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Key characteristics

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 14 inches
Flower color: White with a dark pink to red center
Foliage color: Gray-green
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadheading improves appearance and encourages continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Groundcovers

Dianthus hybrida ‘WP13 GIL05’

Stargazer Dianthus

Dianthus hybrida 'WP13 GIL05', also known as Stargazer Dianthus, is a striking perennial featuring frilly white petals with a dark pink to red center. The vivid contrast between the crisp white edges and the bold central color makes these blooms particularly eye-catching. Blooming from late spring through summer, the flowers exude a sweet fragrance, adding sensory appeal to garden borders, containers, or mixed beds.

Bred for its exceptional color and form, Stargazer Dianthus is a modern hybrid designed to provide continuous floral interest throughout the growing season.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring through summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Candytuft · Purple coneflowers · Salvias · Blue fescue · Yarrows · Creeping phlox

Design tip

Position this distinctive dianthus where visitors naturally view it from above, such as beside patios or along raised beds. The intricate flower patterns become more noticeable at close range, adding refined detail that rewards careful observation throughout the blooming season.

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