Care
This hardy and robust plant is relatively easy to care for. It only dislikes waterlogging and cannot tolerate it.
is winter hardy.
Other species and recommended varieties
'Borisii': It blooms in bright orange-red and grows to about 30 cm tall. It is one of the most popular and well-known varieties of carnation root.
'Red Wings': This approximately 40 cm tall variety has scarlet, semi-double flowers with yellow stamens.
'Dingle Apricot': It grows to 20 cm tall. Its flowers are light apricot-colored with darker markings.
'Diana': This variety is characterized by its particularly large yellow flowers. It reaches a height of 20–30 cm.
Water avens (Geum rivale)
This hairy avens species forms umbels with bell-shaped, nodding flowers. The brownish-red sepals enclose pinkish-yellow petals. Because this species tolerates relatively high levels of shade, it can also be planted in gardens that are otherwise less flower-rich. Recommended varieties of this species include 'Bachelfe', with its greenish-white flowers, and 'Lionel Cox', which boasts large, creamy-yellow blossoms.
TEXT: Swantje Holtmann
