Star Pinks

About this plant

Ignite your garden with the fiery charm of Dianthus x 'Star Fire', affectionately known as Star Pinks. This exceptional perennial delivers an explosion of intensely red, star-shaped flowers, each petal artfully fringed for added allure. Blooming profusely from late spring through summer, Star Pinks creates a captivating groundcover or border accent, exuding a delightful spicy fragrance that enchants passersby. Ideal for sunny rock gardens, pathways, or containers, 'Star Fire' forms a neat, mounding cushion of blue-green foliage that remains attractive even when not in bloom. Its compact nature makes it a perfect choice for small spaces, providing high visual impact without overwhelming its surroundings. Enjoy its continuous show of color and fragrance, inviting beneficial pollinators to your landscape. A favorite among gardeners for its low-maintenance charm and robust performance, Star Pinks thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Its hardy nature ensures a reliable display year after year, offering a touch of perennial elegance that truly shines. Plant in groups for a dramatic effect or mix with other sun-loving plants for a vibrant tapestry of color and texture.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires well-drained soil; avoid heavy, wet conditions. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Protect from extreme winter wet if planted in areas with poor drainage.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.