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There are few mixed colour plants which I like, but this Dianthus barbatus 'Auricula eyed mixed' is certainly one of them – a jolly bundle of sweet williams – like sweet peas - in any jug or vase is a defining symbol of summer.
| Genus: | Dianthus |
| Variety | 'Auricula Eyed Mix' (Sweet Williams) | Type: | Biennial |
| Sowing: | Sow May - July direct into seed bed and transplant in autumn (for flowering the following year.) | Site: | Full sun, good drainage reasonably alkaline soil | Height: | 60cm 2ft | Spacing: | 15cm | Hardiness: | Hardy | Care tips: | Cut stems back to an inch after the first frost. | Flowers: | ❀May-August | For the vase: | Lasts up to 2 weeks in water. Strip the bottom leaves. |
