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Dianthus x Devon Xera ('Fire Star™')

Fire Star™ Dianthus (Carnation): Patent PP14895, CPBR3111

Very fragrant, frilly, vivid fire-red blooms with hot crimson centres and dark stamens create a focal point in the rock garden.

  • »  Buds open to deep fire-red flowers with crimson eyes
  • »  Very fragrant and a vigorous grower
  • »  Evergreen, mounding, blue-grey foliage stays compact
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Fall
• Rebloomer
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Gray
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dianthus x 'Devon Xera'

Thrives in average moisture, a well-drained soil, in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Can tolerate some shade, but will often grow leggy and not bloom as prolifically. Adding lime to the soil will benefit the plant and removing spent flowers will extend the bloom time. A low maintenance perennial with no serious disease and insect issues.