Dianthus is the botanical name of a great group of flowers that includes wild Sweet William, the pinks, and of course, the carnations. Some of the pinks have been in gardens since Elizabethan times, and of today the carnation is a mainstay of the florist trade. Dianthus species are not at all hard to grow, and once they're happy in your garden, they'll return every year with more and more color and fragrance.
Seeds? Yes, we have the meadow favorite, Wild Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) in our wildflower seed department. It's a favorite biennial that creates waves of magnificent colors (several colors and bicolors) in wildflower meadows. And its a snap to grow.
More InformationSKU | AM015104 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Fire Star Alpine Pinks PP#14895 |
Botanical Name | Dianthus Fire Star PP#14895 |
Patent Number | PP#14895 |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Flower Size | 1" flowers |
Mature Height | 6-8" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 4-6" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Late spring to fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Silvery green mounds of foliage. |
Evergreen | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Evergreen, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. Toxic to dogs and cats. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |