Wayside Gardens Dianthus Star Double
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, long-lasting seasonal color.
These raspberry-pink blooms offer a rare, season-long performance that puts most perennials to shame. While you sacrifice the architectural height of larger shrubs, you gain a dense, fragrant carpet of silver-blue foliage that stays vibrant and pollinator-friendly from spring straight through the first frost.
$22.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting seasonal color
- Landscapers wanting high-impact, lush floral displays
- Homeowners looking to add fragrance to outdoor living spaces
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy, water-retaining clay soil
- Busy hobbyists preferring low-maintenance plant varieties
- Residents in humid climates with limited airflow
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant, nectar-rich blooms act as a magnet for local garden pollinators.
Hardiness and Resilience
Drought and deer resistance make this a low-maintenance landscape staple.
Foliage Aesthetics
Silver-blue grassy leaves provide visual interest even when not in bloom.
Versatility
Compact mounding habit excels in containers, borders, or mass groundcover plantings.
Cut Flower Quality
Spicy clove scent and sturdy stems make these ideal for bouquets.
Key Specs
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
7 inches
Mature Width
7 inches
Mature Spread
7 inches
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Bloom Color
Magenta, Dark Pink
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
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