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Dianthus erinaceus
« on: August 27, 2008, 01:16:19 PM »
Eric (palustris) had this to say about dianthus in another thread on this forum.
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D. deltoides is a good easy plant. It sets seeds to so is dead easy to keep going.
I like the cushion type small flowered ones like D erinaceus etc.

Good info, and a UK Supplier for this plant here
http://www.kevockgarden.co.uk/plantlist/dianthus_erinaceus.htm 

I don't "know" this plant, but I have to say the description on the above page (and of course the nod from Eric) has me very interested.
I like small cushion forming plants, and that one looks real useful.
Thanks, Eric, for the introduction to that little beauty.
Ive now added it to the Master Database. If you have a photo, it would be very much appreciated for inclusion there.

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Re: Dianthus erinaceus
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2008, 04:02:25 PM »
I will have to go searching, but the only one I can think of is one of the cushion without the flowers.

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Re: Dianthus erinaceus
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2008, 04:45:34 PM »
No rush Eric! I read that its a bit sparse with flowers.
Its that mound effect that would be useful in itself as I read that the foliage is quite nice.

How did they do in your garden? Does it come through the winter reliably?