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Picture and description of Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rotkäppchen'

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rotkäppchen'

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.2.4.2

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Easy plants giving a nice colour effect.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : In small groups or solitary. Tolerate mild droughts.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different plants.

Color : roserood

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 25 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Family : Caryophyllaceae


© first picture : Th. Ploeger en Zn