These flowers are deep pink and popular with bees and butterflies. The plant grows to 50cm tall and 25cm across in full sun. It is well suited to growing in borders or containers.
Deadhead to get more flowers and prune the plant in autumn if it is getting straggly.
Sweet William / Dianthus barbatus 'Oeschberg'
£3.60Price
VAT Included
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: May_/ Jun / Jul / Aug
Light: Full sun
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained
Life Cycle: Biennial / Short-lived perennial (flowers in the second year and lasts for two-four years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over Winter: Stays evergreen