The white dianthus is one of various patterns and colours that I got in a mixed pack, from white, white & magenta, mottled pink, to hot hot dark pinky-red. Perhaps I should make an entry just for the pinks.
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A record of our garden (in Reading, Berkshire, UK) - from neglected lawn to back-garden allotment, beginning November 2008.
I just noticed this post, what lovely mangtoute flowers mine are normally basic white, whats the name of the variety?
ReplyDeleteGolden Sweet Yellow-Podded, from Realseeds.co.uk:
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I had no idea what the flowers would look like - a nice surprise. As is almost everything, so far. :)
Thanks I'll put that on my wish list for next year as I prefer to grow mangtoute anyway.
ReplyDeleteI may try those giant ones next year, they look rather impressive (on the same page at Realseeds).
ReplyDeleteOh dear, yes I think I'll have some of those too :)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I was harvesting these Golden Sweet too soon, to start with. I was picking them when they were still flat, like supermarket mange tout. I've discovered they're much better if you let the peas fatten a bit - you do have to de-string the sides of the pod by then, but it's very easy - and you get a more succulent, crunchier result. :)
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