Dianthus ‘Flutterby’

Pretty in pink, Dianthus ‘Flutterby’ boasts magenta single flowers with a darker centre and a contrasting white eye and margin. Produced from late spring until early autumn, the scented blooms are attractive to bees and, like most carnations, make long-lasting cut flowers. Providing year-round interest with mounds of greyish evergreen foliage, this lovely hardy pink is ideal for sunny borders, edging, pots and rockeries. Height and spread: 20-25cm (8-10in).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Most dianthus have a pleasant spicy, floral, clove-like taste, especially the more fragrant varieties, and are ideal for decorating or adding to cakes. They’ll also make a colourful garnish to soups, salads and the punch bowl. The petals will add zest to ice cream, sorbets, salads, fruit salad, dessert sauces, seafood and stir-fries. For more details about edible flowers click here.