Dianthus deltoides „Albus“

created by Bluesman79 at 18.02.2021

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Description

The heather carnation 'Albus' is a carpet-forming perennial that has simple, small white flowers. If you cut back the heather carnation after flowering, then a strong green cushion will develop, which will also survive the winter well. Details Flower: single, star-shaped, white, light fragrance Flowering time: June to July Leaf: narrow, elongated, silvery Growth: clump-forming, horst-forming Height of growth: up to 20 cm high Habitat: sunny Soil: dry, well-drained garden soil Characteristic: cut back after flowering Use: border plant, rock garden, carpet-forming perennial, heather garden Plants per square meter: 15 to 17 plants Planting recommendation: singly or in small groups

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Young plants need time to grow and bloom sparsely or not at all in the first two years. From the third year the perennials develop their full flowering glory. No lime