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9 cell Dianthus Sweet William violet Spring Bedding plant, Pack of 4
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9 cell Dianthus Sweet William violet Spring Bedding plant, Pack of 4
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Product information
- Ideal for Flower borders and beds cut flowers cottage & informal garden in Shady, sheltered areas
- Plant between Early Spring
- Flowering period - February - May
- Instructions for planting - Plant in a hole deep enough to accommodate the teabag. Thrives in well drained soil. Think about adding some soil improver whilst planting to give your plant the best start
- After planting care instructions - The act of cutting wilting flowers off as they die helps prepare a second blooming towards the end of the season
Features and benefits
- The nectar of Dianthus will attract bees, butterflies and birds to your flower beds – it’s a good choice for a wildlife orientated garden
- Provides structure in your beds & border
- Contains 4 x 9 pack of bedding plants, 36 individual plants. Plants shown with delivery packaging are for illustration purposes only
Specifications
Variety | Sweet William violet |
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Latin name | Dianthus barbatus |
Flower colour | Purple |
Scented | Scented |
Flowering period | March - September |
Planting period | Early Spring |
Life span | Biennial |
Plant position | Shady, sheltered areas |
Eventual growth height range | 0.1-0.5m |
Eventual growth spread range | 0.1-0.5m |
Planting distance | 420mm |
Soil type | Sandy soil |
Soil moisture | Moist & well drained |
Soil pH | Alkaline or neutral |
Maintenance required | Medium |
Plant hardiness type | Hardy |
Hardiness | H6 - Hardy in all of UK & northern Europe (-20 to -15°C) |
Product code | 3663602384724 |