Dianthus barbatus - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a bushy perennial that produces white, pink or red, wheel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Sweet William is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sweet William are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Sweet William has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from March to April - Sowing in trays or seed boxes: In the period from March to May.

Care
Withered and yellow leaves must be plucked out regularly and old branches cut out. This encourages the growth of new flowers.

Flower
Dianthus barbatus forms wheel-shaped, white, pink and red flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bee pasture