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Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) Auricula Eyed

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Sweet William ‘Auricula Eyed Mix’ produces a blend of bi-coloured flowers in shades of pink and white, each with a distinctive contrasting eye at the centre. This tall, charming variety is ideal for cutting and adds vibrant colour to borders and cottage-style gardens.

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Product Description

  1. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost from February-April.
  2. Alternatively, sow directly outdoors after the last frost onto prepared soil.
  3. Keep at 12-15c, germination occurs in 14-21 days.
  4. When seedlings are large enough, transplant into 8cm pots.
  5. Grow on in a cool greenhouse or bright windowsill, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
  6. Gradually acclimatise plants before moving them outdoors.
  7. Plant out in full sun, in moist, well-drained soil, spacing 60cm apart, once all risk of frost has passed.
  8. If sown directly outside, thin to 25cm apart, replanting usable thinnings.
  9. Sow under glass between May-July for flowering the following year.
  10. Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering period.

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Genus: Dianthus
Species: Barbatus
English Name: Sweet William
Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Lifecycle: Biennial
Sowing Months: May-Jul
Flowering: Jun-Aug

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