General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Blue-green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Red
Other: Red flowers with a maroon red center and soft pink along the petals' edge
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP14437, CPBR3110

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Trade name information:
Series: Star™
Trade Name: Eastern Star
Cultivar name: 'Eastern Star'
Common names
  • Cheddar Pink
  • Garden Pinks
  • Dianthus

Photo Gallery
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C.
Date: 2016-05-31
 6:22 pm. Second year in the garden and a lovely show of colour.
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C.
Date: 2015-07-07
 5:33 pm. Small, but very bright.
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2011-05-09
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2011-05-09
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 5-09-2011
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2011-05-09

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