help wanted to identify two flowers:-)
The first looks like some sort of lily - taken in June in a garden in Wiltshi
http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t...0607AH0296.jpg The second, some sort of Dianthus - are these commonly known as carnations or pinks? http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t...0705AH0064.jpg Taken in the same garden in July. Any help much appeciated! |
help wanted to identify two flowers:-)
On 2009-06-03 13:53:45 +0100, kerenza
said: The first looks like some sort of lily - taken in June in a garden in Wiltshi http://tinyurl.com/qumnbs It's one of the Alstroemerias The second, some sort of Dianthus - are these commonly known as carnations or pinks? http://tinyurl.com/ra26m9 Taken in the same garden in July. Looks rather like Dianthus barbatus Noverna. They're usually known as pinks. Any help much appeciated! HTH. -- -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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The second is indeed a pink. To me pinks are generally single and carnations have multiple petals, but the species are so intermingled that only the experts can say which is which. |
help wanted to identify two flowers:-)
On 3 June, 15:31, Sacha wrote:
On 2009-06-03 13:53:45 +0100, kerenza said: The first looks like some sort of lily - taken in June in a garden in Wiltshi http://tinyurl.com/qumnbs It's one of the Alstroemerias * * * * * * * * * The second, some sort of Dianthus - are these commonly known as carnations or pinks? http://tinyurl.com/ra26m9 Taken in the same garden in July. Looks rather like Dianthus barbatus Noverna. *They're usually known as pinks. Any help much appeciated! HTH. -- -- Sachawww.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon The second pic doesnt show if the flowers are all on one stem or are several flower stems together. if one stem then it's a Sweet William. David Hill |
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