The Whetman Pinks® STAR SINGLE™ Collection represents the best in perennial Dianthus genetics! All have an attractive compact, mounding foliage that looks great in mass plantings. They are heat tolerant with a vigor that is unsurpassed by other Dianthus. The Star series produces excellent, uniform, spring and early-summer crops that are perfect for Spring promotions.

Dianthus STAR SINGLE™ Stargazer ‘Wp13 Gil05’ has fragrant single fringed blooms with and a deep maroon eye, carried on sturdy stems.

Origin: United Kingdom

Description / Plant Notes:

• USDA Zone 5 (-20°F or -28°C)
• Compact mounding foliage, typically 7″ in height and spread at peak bloom time
• Foliage is sturdy and generally glaucous
• Day-neutral, perpetual flowering, heavily budded in spring: vernalization not necessary
• Single flowers 1″ – 1.5″ diameter, held 3″ above the foliage
• Varying degrees of perfume, somewhat reminiscent of cloves
• Ideal for use as a front of the border perennial or in mixed containers

Patent Status: PP 26,776