Dianthus, Border Pinks, Cheddar Pinks 'Eastern Star'

Dianthus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
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This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Livermore, California

Chicago, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

Grand Marais, Michigan

Bozeman, Montana

Wellsville, New York

Knoxville, Tennessee

Leesburg, Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Bozeman, MT | June 2010 | positive

This plant is absolutely stunning at my house. It blooms all season, as long as I keep dead-heading. It is also more drought-tolerant tha...Read More

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Livermore, CA | March 2010 | positive

This cultivar has performed very well for me. It blooms lavishly in the spring and repeats the show later in the season if I deadhead it...Read More

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Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | July 2009 | neutral

Have had this for several years. The bluish tone foliage is a nice contrast color. The first blooms are beautiful but short lived. Afterw...Read More

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