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| Dianthus haematocalyx v. ventricosus |
I took this picture this morning (July 7, 2025) in our new crevice garden. There are more compact "pinks" and some with even brighter flowers. But eventually one realizes that what really makes a plant is that it loves YOU and finds a special niche in which to flourish for you--then you have a winner. Most of my pinks are done blooming--this one has just begun--on a hot dry slope to boot!
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Dianthus haematocalyx v. pindicola |
The commoner subspecies has somewhat longer stems but maybe even more floriferous. I have grown this for years and found it to be the toughest and most drought tolerant of pinks.
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| Dianthus haematocalyx v. ventricosus |
I photographed this at treeline on Mount Parnassos near Delphi in July of 2014. How satisfying now to have this same form in my garden today!
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| Dianthus haematocalyx v. pindicola |
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| Dianthus haematocalyx v. pindicola |
With this kind of show for weeks on end in our hottest weather--this, friends--is a winner!
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