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Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222

Scientific Name: Dianthus 'Wp04 Esther'

Also Known As

  • Dianthus 'Pop Star'
  • Pop Star Garden Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222 plant details

Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A free flowering gem! Fragrant, double, lilac blooms with hot pink eyes flower all summer on this easy-care drought tolerant star; 8 x 8" mounds of silver-blue heat tolerant evergreen foliage add year-round beauty to the dryland garden. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222 plant

How to Grow Dianthus Star Double™ Pop Star PP18222

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-9"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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