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Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) seeds

Long-flowering plant of the carnation family. For gardens and pots. Beautiful, multicoloured blossoms.
Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,15 €

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SKU: DIA01

GTIN: 4251420519184

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Sweet William originates from the mountain regions in Europe, Russia, and China. It has already been cultivated as a decorative plant in Great Britain since the 16th century. The edible blossoms already appear early in the year and are very popular as cut flowers. This mixture blooms pink, purple, and white.

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Annual or biennial
Climate:	Temperate
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	June July August
Flower colour:	Purple Red White
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Container plant Summer flower
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant
Special features:	Food for bees Open-pollinated
Species:	Caryophyllaceae
Region of origin:	China Eastern Europe Asia Russia
Winter hardiness zones:	7 (-18 bis -12 °C)

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
When to sow outdoors:	May June
Soil type:	Fresh Nutrient-rich Chalky Free-draining Humus-rich No waterlogging
Germination time:	1-4 weeks
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Planting distance:	25 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium

Annual to biennial (rarely perennial) plant for the garden and pot. Pre-culture indoors from February and direct sowing outdoors from mid-May. Cover seed only slightly with soil. Germination at +15-20°C. Likes nutrient-rich and sunny locations. Tendency to self-sow.

Other names

Botanical name:	Dianthus barbartus, Caryophyllus barbatus
German names:	Bartnelke
French names:	L'œillet de Poète, Œillet Barbu
English names:	Sweet William
Spanish names:	Ciento En Pico, Ciento En Rama, Clavel de Cien Pies, Clavel del Poeta, Claveles Barbados, Macetas, Macetilla, Macetillas, Manutisa, Menotisa, Mimitisa, Minotisa, Minutisa, Minutisas, Minutisia, Ramilletes
Italian names:	Garofano del Poeta