Dianthus Promotional™ Silver Star

Dianthus ‘WP10 HEL01’, sold as Silver Star™, forms a compact evergreen mound of blue-green foliage. Its semi-double white flowers have a maroon eye and a spicy fragrance, held above the foliage on upright stems. [Perennials.com](https://www.perennials.com/plants/dianthus-star-silver-star.html) identifies Silver Star as WP10 HEL01 and gives a mature size of 4–8 inches tall by 6–8 inches wide, with USDA zones 4–9. ## Landscape Use Place this small pink at a sunny border edge, in a rock garden, or in a container where its detailed flowers can be seen. Its compact scale works well with other alpine or low-growing perennials. ## Growing Conditions Provide full sun and sharply drained soil; sandy or gravelly sites are suitable. The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/301344/dianthus-wp10-hel01/details) describes well-drained to moist but well-drained conditions and full sun. Avoid persistently wet soil around the crown. ## Seasonal Interest White, maroon-eyed flowers appear from late spring into midsummer. Evergreen foliage can continue to contribute color and structure outside the flowering season. ## Maintenance Deadhead spent stems to encourage additional buds and keep the compact mound tidy. The exact-selection reference notes drought tolerance once established and attracts butterflies; allow the soil to dry between waterings rather than keeping it saturated. [RHS](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/301344/dianthus-wp10-hel01/details) records the fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage.