Dianthus – Neon Star
Posted by WiseAcre on Jul 10th, 2009
2009
Jul 10
This bright flowered perennial caught my attention at the local garden center the other day. The tag clearly stated it was a zone 5 – 9 plant but I bought 3 of them anyway. Seeing minus 30 F. is no surprise around here in the winter so I am certainly taking my chances even though I’m hedging my bet by using them in the village where the ‘climate’ is a little better.
I haven’t finished the stonework yet but here I am planting. I’ll probably end up moving these later but for now they have a home.
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July 11th, 2009 at 1:24 am
I kind of like the ragged look of these. I’ve been caught up in looking at the little details of flowers lately. I don’t think I’ve ever liked them so much before.
July 11th, 2009 at 7:43 am
You have not moved me away from your stonework. The flowers are beautiful but your work is simply great.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Hey- We are zone 4 and I managed to keep one alive for about 3 years, but it got smaller every year and is now gone. I liked the foliage color and texture and the blooms were a plus
July 12th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Very pretty! I love these for their all season blooms in my neck of the woods! Love the rock arrangements in the background too~
April 4th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Hey, love your site. The cat and frog are really cute and great info.
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