Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Annual Spotlight: Dianthus


Winter is here, whether the calendar says so or not. You may have noticed that we exchanged spring/summer flowers for hardier fall/winter flowers. One of the flowers in this category is the Dianthus, commonly known as the carnation.
Eye catching and beautiful, this flower will survive the harsh winter weather and even produce new buds in the spring. This species comes in a variety of colors, including floral lace pink, neon star, frosty fire and more.
Do not be fooled by their lacey and delicate appearance because Dianthus will live through the harsh temperatures and precipitation. Although the blooms will recede during the coldest days, they will be back in the spring time.
In the mean time, keep your eyes open to these unique annuals!

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