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Horticulture

Raised in 1798 by John Mcree, a Paisley muslin worker. Similar to 'Dad's Favourite' but with larger flowers. Double white petals with a black- maroon eye and lacing.
Southview Nurseries catalogue p 15

Dianthus 'Paisley Gem'

Family: CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus: Dianthus
Species:
Cultivar: 'Paisley Gem'
Distribution summary: Garden origin
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: May, June, July


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