Dianthus knappii

  • Product number: 584845
  • Origin: Balkans
  • Latin: Dianthus knappii

This beautiful, wild carnation grows in former Yugoslavia and forms a dense clump of narrow leaves, with an abundance of lemon-yellow, open flowers in summer. It flowers throughout the summer, and if the plants grow in full sun, you can even (carefully) walk on them. Also very suitable for a green roof, together with Sedums. Insects love it!

Names:
Latin: Dianthus knappii
Dutch: Knapp’S Anjer
Also known as: Gele Rotsanjer
English: Yellow Harmony

Read more
Packaging

Sowing method: April-August. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20°C. Only lightly cover the seeds, place a cloth or fleece over them. Remove the covering immediately after emergence.

.

Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Lemon yellow
  • Origin: Balkans
  • Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Dianthus knappii
  • Dutch: Knapp's Carnation
  • Also known as: Yellow Rock Samphire
  • English: Yellow Harmony
  • All year round

Inspiration for you

"Zwarte" Aardbei 'Schwarzer Peter'

"Zwarte" Aardbei 'Schwarzer Peter'

Price
€3,95
(Asparagus) broccoli 'All Season Collection'

(Asparagus) broccoli 'All Season Collection'

Price
€5,75
(Asperge)Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

(Asparagus) broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

From €2,95

Nine-Star Perennial broccoli

Nine-Star Perennial broccoli

Price
€3,95