Dianthus 'Oscar® Purple Star' - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10
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Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar® Purple Star' is a captivating gem in the garden, flaunting bold bi-colored blooms of rich pink to white petals accented by a vivid purple starburst at the center. This striking contrast adds a touch of drama and elegance, making it a standout in any flowerbed or container. Part of the early-blooming Oscar® series, 'Purple Star' offers compact, mounding growth, fragrant blossoms, and excellent branching that results in a profusion of color throughout the spring season. Its silvery-green foliage provides a crisp backdrop, enhancing the floral display with subtle sophistication.
Ideal for borders, walkways, rock gardens, and window boxes, 'Oscar® Purple Star' brings reliable performance with minimal maintenance. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates drought once established, and attracts pollinators with its alluring scent. Bring this brilliant star into your garden design—order today and let your landscape shine with vivid, long-lasting charm.
Name(s): Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar® Purple Star'
Flower Color: Pink/white/purple.
Bloom Time: Spring through summer. Dead-heading spent flowers increases bloom time.
Foliage: Evergreen, blue-green, linear.
Height/Spread: 8 to 10 inches x 6 to 10 inches.
Climate Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Soil Condition: Average, well-drained to dry, pH 6.6 to 8.5
Features: Drought tolerant, salt tolerant, heat tolerant, cold tolerant, deer resistant, low maintenance, fragrant.
Uses: Xeriscaping, container gardens, massed planting, ground cover, coastal gardens, butterfly gardens, fragrance gardens, perennial borders.
Comments: We can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
