How I love
Dianthus hispanicus. Takes almost no water, year-round nice foliage, the flowers are a crisp white and last a good amount of time. (I always prefer the single flowered dianthus in the garden. The doubles are so ungainly.) It's a tough plant not only through drought but winter cold and snow. Best of all, the fragrance! Ah, crisp clove yet floral. With my 4 plants, the entire garden is filled with the scent. Rapture!
I didn't know about this plant--thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI found an unspecified white dianthus at the Los Ranchos Farmers Market. I hope it's hispanicus but it doesn't smell like much. Yet.
ReplyDeleteI have the pink one in my garden, but it is too soon to blossom. I must be patient :D Spring is on the way in Estonia.
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