Dianthus pinifolius
£4.90Quite a rare species from the drylands of Turkey and the Balkans. Ruby-red clusters of flowers are h... [full details]
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Proceed To CheckoutAspect: Full Sun
Aspect: Light/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Most Types
Colour: Blue
‘Georgia Blue’ forms a low cushion of bronze-tinted green foliage, from which masses of intense blue flowers appear from late spring to autumn. It’s ideal for edging paths or borders, and makes a fine specimen for a rockery. The RHS has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Flowers from April to August.
A lovely neat tumbling plant that looks good in a container, rock garden or front of border.
Introduced from Georgia by Roy Lancaster.
Height: 10cm
The genus name Veronica honours Saint Veronica who reportedly gave a handkerchief to Jesus so he could wipe sweat from his face on the way to Calvary, with some genus plants having markings that resemble the markings on the sacred handkerchief.
Common name(s): Speedwell
Synonym: Veronica umbrosa 'Oxford Blue'