Go Back Dianthus Diadem Sweet William

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:01 PM
Dianthus barbatus 'Diadem'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Sweet William is an old-fashioned cottage garden plant that usually grows as a self seeding biennial. This taller strain produces a mound of light green leaves, bearing showy clusters of bright crimson-red flowers with a contrasting white eye. Excellent as a cut flower.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Remove fading flowers to encourage more buds to form. Pruning plants back hard after blooming will encourage them to survive for another year. Self-sown seedlings may be moved in fall or early spring.

    Flower Color

    Crimson with white eye

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    8-12 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    20-24 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    2-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Accent, Border, Container, Cut flower, Fragrant, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

    Mid spring to early summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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