Brilliant Star carnation
Dianthus 'Brilliant Star'
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White with maroon eye
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Brilliant Star' carnation (Dianthus 'Brilliant Star') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays 6 to 9 inches tall and bears fragrant white flowers with a maroon eye. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms in spring and summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Heather, and Lily.