Dianthus caryophyllus | Chabaud Orange Sherbet Carnation Thread painting Lilacs are having a huge

Lilacs are having a huge resurgence in popularity

and it is very good at attracting butterflies and birds to the garden

getting the maximum performance out of your Japanese iris  does not involve planting in a well-draining soil

borne on relatively short spikes

This is an old cottage garden classic and has always been appreciated for its elegance

Dianthus caryophyllus | Chabaud Orange Sherbet Carnation Thread painting Lilacs are having a hugeA most interesting coloured carnation, right on trend with 2024 Pantone colour of the year Peach Fuzz, this plant has a beautiful mix of pale peach, coral & raspberry shades of silky petals. Sweetly scented of cloves, and a wonderfully old fashioned plant. Flowers are a mix of single and double blooms. Best grown as an annual in colder climates but do well as perennials in warmer parts on NZ. Easy to take cuttings from though, just put them into water