Dianthus alwoodii – hybrid plants

Description

Plants are in 8cm pots available for pickup from 449 Sandringham Road Tues and Wed 10m -2pm. $8.50 each.  Please email us on info@owairakaseeds.co.nz to reserve a plant and organise collection

These carnations  are garden hybrids which were raised in the early 20th century crossed with Dianthus plumarius.  They are in pink shades and mostly have dark eyes, which flower in the  first year grown by seed.  They are easily grown and quite hardy .

They are a showy small plant , which forms a nice cushion of  grey -green foliage .   The plant is best at the front of the border where its flowers can be appreciated .  They  produce flowers abundantly , and their flowers are sweetly fragrant.  They make an excellent cut flower for small posies .