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Dianthus

This year I learned the trick. Let them begin to bloom at the greenhouse and then bring it home and I get blooms all summer long. Favorite flower scent, this. Just a little spice.



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Lovely, I like the scent of these too.

30 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks. Such a pleasure to have around. I'm thinking of beginning a collection that I bring in to over winter. Should get blooms midwinter too, with my growlight.

31 Aug, 2010

 

Lovely flowers!!!!!!!

31 Aug, 2010

 

GT:

Wow! That look like a big flower.

31 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks. These mini carnations are great being so large and full. My favorite form.

31 Aug, 2010

 

GT:

That's pretty incredible for a "mini carnation".

31 Aug, 2010

 

Dianthus caryophyllus is the true carnation but seldom seen sold anymore with the advance of cultivars like this one, called pinks and commonly sold in floral departments as mini carnations. I prefer them.

1 Sep, 2010

 

GT:

I like the larger carnations myself. The fragrance must be terrific! : > )

2 Sep, 2010



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