Star Single Fire Star Improved carnation
Dianthus 'Star Single Fire Star Improved'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
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Notes
'Star Single Fire Star Improved' carnation (Dianthus 'Star Single Fire Star Improved') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock 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 blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Heather, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.