Dobrogea carnation (Carpathian pink)
Carpathian pink (Dobrogea carnation) - Dianthus nardiformis.
A low-growing perennial from the Caryophyllaceae family with purple-pink flowers.
Origin: Bulgaria, Romania (nutrient-poor pastures).
Best on sandy soil.
Flower colour: from pure pink to purple.
The flowers are located well above the blue-green foliage.
This carnation produces sporadic flowers even after the main flowering period.
Flowering plant height: 15 cm.
Foliage: thin, twisted, blue-green.
Natural flowering period: June - August.
Winter hardiness zones: Z5 - Z8.
Growth type: cushion.
Distance between plants: 10cm
Soil requirements: dry, sandy, well-drained, medium fertile.
Usage: for rock garden.
1,0 g = 2400 seeds.
A low-growing perennial from the Caryophyllaceae family with purple-pink flowers.
Origin: Bulgaria, Romania (nutrient-poor pastures).
Best on sandy soil.
Flower colour: from pure pink to purple.
The flowers are located well above the blue-green foliage.
This carnation produces sporadic flowers even after the main flowering period.
Flowering plant height: 15 cm.
Foliage: thin, twisted, blue-green.
Natural flowering period: June - August.
Winter hardiness zones: Z5 - Z8.
Growth type: cushion.
Distance between plants: 10cm
Soil requirements: dry, sandy, well-drained, medium fertile.
Usage: for rock garden.
1,0 g = 2400 seeds.