Dianthus 'Starry Eyes' plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Dianthus 'Starry Eyes'

  • Perennial
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 10-20 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Silvery-grey foliage
Striking white flower with red heart. Fragrant.

Garden use

Use

Cemetery plants Along path Border Pot Troughs Small garden Planters

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Rockgarden

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen

Growth

Medium

Characteristics

Height 10 - 20 cm
Flowering time April - July
Flower colour white
Leaf colour red, gray-green
Growth habit carpet, hanging
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny
Moisture dry, average
Soil pervious

Botanical information

Botanical name Dianthus 'Starry Eyes'
Genus Dianthus
Family Caryophyllaceae
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)