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Dianthus PREMIER™ ‘Starburst’

Dianthus hybrid

The Dianthus Whetman® PREMIER™ Collection is ideal for end cap retail promotions. Early to mid-season fragrant blooms.

Dianthus Whetman® PREMIER™ ‘Starburst’ features delightfully patterned flowers with cherry red and white stripes that look like old-fashioned humbug sweets.

Origin: United Kingdom

Description / Plant Notes:

  • USDA Zone 5 (-20°F or -28°C)
  • Striking end cap displays
  • Vernalization not necessary

Patent Status: PP 21,162

PK Sheet
USDA Zone: 5 - 9
Height: 5 to 7-inches
13 to 18-centimeters
Spread: 5 to 7-inches
13 to 18-centimeters
Seasons: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Flower Colors: Pink, Red
Foliage Colors: Silver-Blue
Light Levels: Full-Sun
Growth Habit: Compact-mounded
Usage: Container Gardens, Containers, Garden border, Landscapes, Mass landscape planting, Pots
Patent Status: PP 21,162
Origin: United Kingdom

Grower Culture

General:
 
Media: Well-draining media
pH: 5.5pH to 6.2pH
Fertilization: Medium | 200 ppm
Light: High
Water: Well-Drained to Moderate
 
Finishing:
 
Growing Temp Day: 60°F to 65°F | 16°C to 16°C
Growing Temp Night: 55°F to 60°F | 13°C to 13°C
 
Crop Timing from Rooted Liners:
 
4-inch: 8 to 10-weeks with 1 ppp
1-gallon: 10 to 16-weeks with 1 ppp
Other Varieties
in the Collection:
Dianthus PREMIER™ Silver Star
Dianthus PREMIER™ Rosebud
Dianthus PREMIER™ Pinball Wizard
Dianthus PREMIER™ Hello Yellow®