Dianthus plumarius
‘Rose de Mai’

This is the first Dianthus to bloom in the Spring, often as early as March. The flowers are pink, double & intensely clove scented. Its true distinction lays in its tolerance for clay soil. Most of the other old-fashioned gillyflowers hang in there for a couple of years then die. They really need good drainage & prefer raised beds or pots. My present plant has been in its place for seven years, has never been watered & is still going strong. I highly recommend it! To 20" x 15".

Anni J.- propagator