Posted by WiseAcre on Jul 10th, 2009
Dianthus – Neon Star
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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