Dianthus

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• Leaves turn dark (reddish) on annual transplants.

  ...at causes this? On some of my annuals, marigolds, dianthus & lobelia are the worst, when I transplant them outside, no matter how long I have hardened them off, the leaves will turn a dark burgundy color. The plants seem to go into shock and will not… More

• Leaves turn dark (reddish) on annual transplants.

  ...at causes this? On some of my annuals, marigolds, dianthus & lobelia are the worst, when I transplant them outside, no matter how long I have hardened them off, the leaves will turn a dark burgundy color. The plants seem to go into shock and will not… More

• Can someone tell me the name of my flower?

  I hope showing my flower in this category will help me find out what it is - it's become quite a mystery. I planted it a couple of years ago but have lost the name tag. It's about 3-4 feet tall and just keeps spreading until we stop it so… More

• 5 Plants?

  ...hese are called. #1 Just found it: Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus) Caryophyllaceae Family #2 It smells like garlic. Just found it, I hope :) : Society Garlic (tulbaghia violacea) Alliaceae Family #3 Is it Verbena? #4 I checked under Ice Plant but didn't see anything similar. #5… More

• Mother's Day Gift?

  Wow, that was fast! Here's another one, thought I'd put it up with the coral bells this morning, but I guess that's what decaf will do to me before 7am... The purple ground cover is in three spots, I'd like to give some to my Mom this Sunday, but would… More

• Would like info on red full sun perenials

  ...Pontenilla 'Gibson's Scarlet'. There are some red dianthus that will perform almost continuously throughout the summer. Both… More

• Safe transplanting of my perennials?

  My family and I have been renting the same property for approximately four years now. I have done numerous gardening around the house and in my small gardens here. We are planning on purchasing a home in the next six months, it is now just a matter of waiting for… More

• Seeds avaliable.

  ...liput mixed colors *Sweet William: Tall, single * Dianthus: mixed colors * Calendula: Pacific Beauty * Calendula: not sure, the pack just said "mix" * Marigold: Crackerjack mix * Gloriosa Daisy *… More

• My central Oklahoma yard

  I am attaching a few shots taken of my yard this spring. I think my favorite part is the Golden Moneywort path. It just lights up an otherwise dark area of my yard. The Japanese Aucuba helps to carry on the bright yellow theme. I also added a variegated Impatien,… More

• Sharing a Few Garden Photos

  ...g out of the groundcover. Double pinks. This is a dianthus of some sort. I could use an ID on what kind. I took the photo of the last little flower left because I collected seeds. What do I label it as? One came back? I think this is… More

• Edible cut flowers

  Any recommendations for flowers suited to the PacNW that are both edible and make great cut flowers? Extra credit if they also have medicinal value. I have a fascination with making my garden both aethetic & edible. I already have several flowering herbs such as lavender, chamomile & hyssop; although… More

• Need id please

  ...e last year at a local nursery, was told it was a dianthus, but this spring it was covered with yellow flowers. It's loaded with seed pods, and I am collecting the seeds, but would love to know just what it is I am collecting! LOL More

• Can't take me anywhere!

  I was going grocery shopping and saw these large dianthus outside of Super Stop and Shop! They are Corona Cherry Magic! I love them!!! Check out the size of the blossoms! More

• What is deadheading & how do i do it with dianthus?

  ... flowerboxes for our porch and bought Lobelia and dianthus. Some of the flowers on teh dianthus died and I'm not sure what to do with them. I tried to pull off the dead flowers but didn't want to… More

• Fall in the Steamy Toe

  ...d a frost yet, and my Marigolds, Nasturtiums, and Dianthus are looking better than they have all summer. Too bad it won't last much longer. More

• Expanding Interests

  ...ght some flower seeds: Gaillardia, White Knights, Dianthus, Echinacea,Painted Daisy mix and some Dragonfly hybrids......Any comments on the best type of soil to use, I want to be a little more aware than I was with the vegetables instead jumping in head first with no advice. More

• Deer Free Plants

  ...enstemon Bee Balm Peony Coneflower Oriental Poppy Dianthus Hellebore Thuja Green Giant Blanket Flower Daffodil Weigela Hibiscus Carolina Jasmine http://images.parkseed.com:80/parksgardens/pem001274/NoDeerpem001274ai.html Here is a link for those who would like to see the exact varieties… More

• If you could be one type of flower what would you be and why?

  I would pick to be a rosy colored dianthus,(a pink), because they are so dainty and cute, with frilly little petals, and have such a sweet smell. I would be a rosy colored one also, because that's my favorite color. So, what flower would you be and why ? mitzilou More

• June 1st blooms Dayton Ohio zone 5b

  ...looming in our beds today: First is Baptisia with Dianthus in the background. #2 is a great variegated iris that smells like grape bubble gum! #3 is 1st year delphiniums. and #4 is Nepeta with red Knock Out Rose. More

• Has Anyone Heard Of Dianthus Andronatii

  ...k. I remembered that a friend said maybe it was a dianthus of some kind - I didn't know there were any that big. But I thought it was worth a shot… More

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