Australian and New Zealand Gardening: Can someone ID this flower for me please?, 0 by chrysies

chrysies wrote:
I thought it was a Carnation by the look of the stems. When the flower buds formed this swirly looking flower was forming, then I knew it wasn't a Carnation. I bought a packet of mixed flower seed and it was pot luck what came out of it. I really like this flower but have no idea what it is. Any ideas? I know that someone will know, you are all like walking encyclopedias of the gardening world and I trust your judgement. That's all I will be doing the gardening department today, it's freezing here today and my bones just won't take it!! Thanks in advance.