Dianthus caryophyllus is Loosely tufted, woody perennial with flattened, soft mid-green leaves, to 15cm long, with conspicuous sheaths. Bears loose cymes, 5cm across, of 1-5 strongly fragrant, single, toothed, bright pink-purple flowers, to 1.5cm across, on stiff stems in summer.
clove pink, Dianthus caryophyllus, flowering plants, seasonal, the carnation
