Dianthus caryophyllus | La France Gardeners five-year record book Printed in the Giclée method

Printed in the Giclée method on 310gsm archival quality art paper with long-life pigment inks

waiting until the soil dries out fully

Penstemons need barely any moisture once established and no fertiliser

and making a planting plan and seasonal gardening

Also known as Apple Blossom

Dianthus caryophyllus | La France Gardeners five-year record book Printed in the Giclée methodDianthus caryophyllus 'La France' or Dianthus 'Chabaud La France', is a classic variety of carnation known for its beautifully ruffled, fragrant flowers. Though technically a perennial, Dianthus is best grown as an Annual plant. It produces large, soft pink blooms with a hint of white, creating an elegant display in gardens and floral arrangements. The flowers typically bloom in late spring and through all of summer and are borne on sturdy stems,