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Dianthus 'Devon Xera' (Pink 'Devon Xera')

Other names: Dianthus 'Fire Star', Dianthus 'Fire Star' (Fire Series), Dianthus 'Fire Star™', Dianthus Star Single™ 'Fire Star'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Devon Xera' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and stiff, upright stems bearing fragrant, red flowers from late spring into summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.2 m 0.3 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Grows best in soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Garden edging, Roof terrace

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3, A2, A3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Layering, Softwood cuttings

Pests

Slugs

Aphids

Diseases

Rust, a virus and wilt.

Take softwood cuttings

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Layer in autumn

Layer in early summer

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Apply a balanced fertiliser in the spring

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