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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

2,19 €

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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

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

Growing advice

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

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

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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