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Sweet William Excelsior Mixed 1 Seed Packet (250 Seeds)
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Sweet William Excelsior Mixed 1 Seed Packet (250 Seeds)

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    A great choice for a cheerful mix for early summer colour! Better known as Sweet Williams, Dianthus are charming ‘must have’ flowers for cottage gardens. These pretty plants flower from May to June, with 'Excelsior Mixed' adding bright splashes of colour to the garden and plenty of sweet, clove-like fragrance. Often grown as a biennial, Dianthus barbatus is actually a short-lived perennial and is ideal for borders, beds and container growing. The blooms make great cut flowers for the home and pollinating insects love them too! Our Easy Grow range of flower, fruit and vegetable seeds have been specially selected for superb performance with minimum fuss! Perfect for beginner growers and experienced gardeners alike, these reliable varieties are easy to germinate and grow to maturity.Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 45cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 30cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x packet Dianthus barbatus 'Excelsior Mixed' (approx. 250 seeds)Flowering period: May to JuneImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).

    • Beds, borders and containers in Sunny areas
    • Moist, fertile & well drained Average garden soil
    • Plant in Spring, Flowering period Summer

    Features and benefits

    • A great choice for a cheerful mix for early summer colour!
    • 1 x packet of Sweet Pea 'Nimbus' seeds
    • These pretty plants flower from May to June, with 'Excelsior Mixed' adding bright splashes of colour to the garden and plenty of sweet, clove-like fragrance
    • Often grown as a biennial, Dianthus barbatus is actually a short-lived perennial and is ideal for borders, beds and container growing

    Specifications

    Average per pack250
    Attracts pollinatorsAttracts pollinators
    Colour groupMulticolour
    Flowering periodSummer
    ScentedScented
    HardinessH4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)
    Instructions for storageStore in a cool dry place out of direct heat
    Latin nameDianthus barbatus
    Planting periodSpring
    Rate of growthAverage
    VarietyExcelsior
    EdibleInedible
    Product code5057554206391