Dianthus Dwarf Vienna - Pack of FOUR Fragrant Carnation Plants
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Produces sweetly scented flowers, all summer long
Neat cushions of slender silvery grey-green foliage
Easy-to-grow and quick-to-establish
Suitable for gardens, patios and scented gardens
Fantastically Fragrant, low growing Plants
Frost Hardy and Evergreen
Drought Resistant in Summer once established
Perfect for garden beds and borders of in a planter as a conversation piece on their own.
Fine glaucous grey-green-silvery foliage
Flowers in a wide range of assorted colours
These classic fragrant Carnations are a cottage garden favourite and deservedly so. 'Vienna' represents the best of all the colours available, varieties that have stood the test of time for many years, and become gardeners’ favourites the world over - with that irresistible old-fashioned fragrance it's not hard to see why!
Their wonderful clove-fragranced blooms make the prettiest of displays in the garden and they will flower throughout the summer months. The plants will form lovely dense clumps of evergreen foliage that will provide great ground cover with a succession of beautiful fragrant blooms rising up above the leavesto show themselves off.
Ideal for a sunny bed or border, these easy to grow plants will establish and thrive quickly to provide perfect supplies of blooms for cutting at the stem and bringing indoors to create the most beautiful displays in vases too – or given as a bunch to friends and family.
In the Kitchen, culinary uses for Dianthus flowers range from use as a flavouring for soft drinks, cocktails and wine to creating simple syrups for flavouring puddings and ice cream, adding to butter, vinegar and even cakes. The blooms can also be candied, pickled, added to salads, desserts, and as edible garnishes.
They can of course be left to enjoy in the garden.
Pack of FOUR Plants in assorted colours in approx. 9cm pots.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
We always recommend conducting your own research before consuming any plant to understand the various ways different varieties can be prepared and consumed. Be mindful of potential allergies when trying anything new and ensure it is suitable for all who may be consuming it.
Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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