Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star'
Pinks
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Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Description
Set your landscape ablaze with this hot little number! The fiery red flowers of Dianthus 'Fire Star' have dark crimson eyes which cover the attractive bluish green foliage. Forms wonderfully compact mounds of color that keep blooming well into summer. Just a fantastic plant for use in borders and for mass plantings. Just make sure you plant enough so you have some to bring inside to light up your indoors!
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Blooming
Most Pinks bloom in spring and early summer. Blooms are 1" to 2" in diameter. Removal of the spent flowers will promote new floral blooms.
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Growth
Pinks are easy to grow. They prefer full sun in a cool climate. Most varieties will grow 18" to 24", and if started early will bloom in the first year.
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Planting
Annual Pinks can be sown in flats or directly into the garden via seed. Perennial Pinks can be propagated by making cuttings from the tips of growing shoots and by dividing. Space 10 to 12" apart.
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Pest
Insects and disease are seldom a problem, though some species in this genus are susceptible to rust and Fusarium wilt. Mildew can occur in warm, humid climates.
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Interesting facts
Native mainly to Europe and Asia. The common name Pink likely derives from the color of the bloom. However, there are those that believe that it comes from the earlier use of the word which was to cut in a ruffled pattern with pinking shears as the edges of Pinks are in a zigzag pattern.
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Star') - Soil and irrigation
Dianthus requires light and fast draining soils. The addition of lime can remedy overly acidic soils. Pinks are sensitive to over watering. In dry periods water once or twice a week.
