(Dianthus barbatus) This lovely cottage garden favourite has large velvety flower trusses densely packed with eye-catching, tiny fringed blossoms that make vividly coloured, romantic bouquets. Lace Mantle blooms in its first season from seed in a tapestry of purple, violet, crimson, salmon, pink and pure white, including laced bicolours and picotees. Flowers have a soft, sweet clove fragrance. These bedding and border plants bloom in profusion on strong stems, perfect for cutting long-lasting bouquets. Butterflies love to visit them.
