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ID please?

BalaBala Posts: 113
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Could some one help me identify these please.  I am sure they are perennials, they look like grass and are about less than one feet.

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And another one

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906

    They are Dianthus Bala.

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  • BalaBala Posts: 113

    Thanks Ladybird.  But first one is short (less than 1 feet) while the second one is really tall (about 2 feet).  I am interested in growing some more of the first one as it has much more flowers and the mix of colours are very lovely.  So what variety of Dianthus should I look for (I am sure they are not Dianthus barbatus - aka Sweet williams)?

    Last edited: 01 July 2017 15:18:56

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906

    There do come in all sizes but will grow taller where there is less light. Look for Dianthus plumarius or Pinks.

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    If you want small types, also look at dianthus deltoides (maiden pinks) which make an excellent groundcover.

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  • BalaBala Posts: 113

    Thanks a lot

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906

    You are most welcome.

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