Dianthus anatolicus - P9

Description
The Anatolische Nelke (Dianthus anatolicus) is a cushion-forming, evergreen perennial that produces light pink, fringed flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to August. Its needle-shaped leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Anatolische Nelke is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * evergreen * drought-resistant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Anatolische Nelke are grey-green, needle-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Anatolische Nelke has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Anatolische Nelke sets beautiful accents together with: Hollyhock, Peony.

Care
Withered and yellow leaves must be plucked out regularly and old branches cut out. This encourages the growth of new flowers.

Flower
Dianthus anatolicus forms fringed, light pink-coloured flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, ground cover, roof garden