DIANTHUS knappii
Small
Sun
Yellow
Reasonable soil
Summer
100% Peat Free
Description
Dianthus knappii
Height x Spread: 30cm x 30cm
Commonly known as Knapp Carnation, Dianthus knappii produces single, pale yellow flowers each around 2cm in size held high on erect stems during summer . The evergreen foliage below is a grey green colour.
Keep deadheading to prolong the flowering season. These subtle buttermilk coloured flowers are great for edging the front of a border or using in an alpine garden. It is a native of Eastern Europe and thrives in well-drained soils in a sunny situation.
Available for Mail Order from April - August
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ALCHEMILLA alpina L.
This little plant is grown for both its foliage and flowers. The dark green leaves have a silver edge, which makes them stand out in a most attractive and unusual way. The soft lime-coloured flowers
STIPA tenuissima
Commonly known as 'Mexican Feather Grass', this tidy but compact form, produces a dense fountain of very narrow leaves.
VERBENA rigida
Commonly known as the Hardy Garden Verbena, Verbena rigida is a perennial, however, it is often grown as an annual. Available for Mail Order from April - August
