Dianthus knappii

Dianthus knappii

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Description

This is the only wild yellow dianthus.

Tall strong stems with clusters of yellow flowers produced in summer. Perfect for borders that can get quite dry in summer this dianthus will thrive and attract many pollinating insects. Grow in the alpine rock garden or container.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 40cm

Spread: 40cm

Further information:

This is a native plant that attracts butterflies and bees. Once flowered can be cut back hard.  Can be used as a meadow plant.

Common Name: Yellow Pink

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage: linear / lanceolate

Basic Colour: ( yellow )

Flower Colour: yellow

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 40cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / rock garden / Mediterranean

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies

Pruning: deadhead to encourage further blooms

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance

Origin: Eastern Europe

Additional information

Weight 100 g
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1x 3cm Plug, 1 x 9cm Pot, 3x 9cm Pots, 6x 9cm Pots, 1,4 litre Pot

Description

This is the only wild yellow dianthus.

Tall strong stems with clusters of yellow flowers produced in summer. Perfect for borders that can get quite dry in summer this dianthus will thrive and attract many pollinating insects. Grow in the alpine rock garden or container.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 40cm

Spread: 40cm

Further information:

This is a native plant that attracts butterflies and bees. Once flowered can be cut back hard.  Can be used as a meadow plant.

Common Name: Yellow Pink

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage: linear / lanceolate

Basic Colour: ( yellow )

Flower Colour: yellow

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 40cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / rock garden / Mediterranean

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies

Pruning: deadhead to encourage further blooms

Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance

Origin: Eastern Europe

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