Garden Pink
Dianthus 'Neon Star'
Caryophyllaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Biocultural value
Dianthus is a Greek name meaning divine flower or flower of the gods.
Source of plant
Plant Delights, Sooner Plant Farm
Description
From Dianthus breeder John Whetman of Devon, England. Plants make a tight 7" mound of grey-blue foliage, topped in spring with >1" flowers that are fluorescent neon pink.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
flower color