Swollen carnation, Dianthus

■ Stone carnation used to be used for potpourris and flower arrangements.
■ Lindoya forms sods of dense green leaves, stays low, is single-flowered and has a crimson colour.
■ Yarrow or Dianthus does well in full sun.
■ If sown early, i.e. under glass, possible flowers in t first year.
■ However, can also be sown well in the garden in a seedbed and transplanted later. 
■ Height 25 cm.