Sweet William Electron Seeds

SKU: 12922

Dianthus barbatus

A hardy biennial
Flowers the year after sowing
Cottage garden must have with superb, nostalgic scent
Adorable flowers with ‘auricula’ eyes, ideal for borders

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Product Description

A quality selection of the ever popular Sweet William. The vibrant heads each have a contrasting eye for maximum impact. Plants have a classic scent and are great for cutting and the early borders.

Key Features

Fragrant Plant

Hardy Biennial

Suitable For Cut Flowers

Suitable for Containers

Suitable for Partial Shade

Product Details

Botanical Name Dianthus barbatus

Genus Dianthus

Plant Class Hardy Perennial

Habitat Bushy,Medium

Situation Partial Shade

Plant Height 60cm/24in

Colour Mixed

Sow & Grow

Sow outdoors, April-July, in a seed bed, 0.5cm (¼”) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2") apart, when large enough to handle. Keep moist and weed free. Plant out to flowering position, September-November, allowing 23cm (9") between plants. Flowers: May to July, the following year.

Planting & Harvesting

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