Spangled Star carnation
Dianthus 'Spangled Star'
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
- Red with pink petal margins and blotches
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
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Notes
'Spangled Star' carnation (Dianthus 'Spangled 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 grows 6 to 9 inches tall and bears fragrant red flowers with pink margins and blotches. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms in spring and summer. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Stargazer lily, and Bowl of Beauty peony.