Dianthus cruentus Jill Rizzo It is a perfect choice

It is a perfect choice for the back of the border and it is a plant that is adored by both bees and butterflies

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In mid spring this attractive plant stars with red to dark pink flower buds that ultimately open to masses of small white flowers tinged every so softly with pink that are like snowballs on the stems that are about 6cm in diameter

is a succulent plant with antibacterial and antioxidant properties that can be used to treat skin injuries and other health issues

so are an excellent choice of plant for what is now becoming a very different growing environment with hotter

Dianthus cruentus Jill Rizzo It is a perfect choiceDianthus cruentus is really, pretty small Pink, a member of the carnation family, whose blooms last for such a long time. Fully hardy, it has tall, upright flower stems on which clusters of pink red flowers appear in late spring and summer, and contrasts beautifully with its blue green, evergreen foliage. Full size is 60 cm tall and 15 cm wide. Easy to grow, it is also very attractive to bees and butterflies. For best results grow in moist but well