Surprise in the Open Space area

I think these were planted by the wind or a bird. They look and smell like a dianthus. Beautiful blossoms, but not common in our open areas.

[Islandgirl]

Gorgeous blooms!

[Casablanca]

Dianthus or sweet william. Beautiful variegated colours

[Barb]

Oh! I love these! Do you know if they are perennials? If so, I may have to look into planting some! :-)

[Susan Wakely]

Lovely Sweet Williams.
@bjywamer Yes they are.

[Rob Z]

A lovely, cheerful sight

[Carole Sandford]

Definitely Dianthus!

[wendy frost]

Look like Sweet Williams with that grassy foliage. Lovely capture.

[gloria jones]

A lovely capture and pov.

[Corinne C]

Beautiful

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely shot - Dianthus or Sweet William !

[LManning (Laura)]

I love that rich burgandy colour.

[Shutterbug]

@radiogirl @casablanca @bjywamer @robz @carole_sandford @wendyfrost @seattlite @corinnec @beryl @ljmanning Carnations, Sweet Williams and Pinks are ALL dianthus. These do look like sweet Williams. There are over 300 species and some are perennial, biennial or annual. Most are fragrant. If you like them and want them to be perennial, check the tag or ask your gardener. Most are perennial. Thanks for all your comments.

[*lynn]

So pretty.

[Kathy]

They wandered or drifted in from somewhere. The pattern and colors are quite eye-catching.

[Diana]

So beautifully captured on that lovely background, I love the shapes and colour.

[Chris Cook]

Lovely

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful!

[Tia]

Such a beauty

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Don't you just love those discoveries? Pretty shot!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful.

[Olwynne]

Really pretty

[Kathy A]

Beautiful

[Boxplayer]

Absolutely delightful looking flower