Gardening at home with Sarah | May Colour
Join Sarah at Perch Hill as she shares her favourite May flowering varieties for the vase.
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Three colours on one plant, this makes a pretty and harmonious collection. Brilliant for containers, as a cut flower and border filler.
Genus | Dianthus |
Group/Species | barbatus |
Variety | Sweet Pink Magic F1 |
Type | Biennial or Short-lived Perennial |
Common Name | Sweet William |
Border Position | Cutting Garden |
Soil Type | Neutral - Alkaline |
Scent | Scented |
Site | Full Sun |
Moisture | Well-drained |
Height | 90cm (36in) |
Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Sow May-July for flowers the following year. Sow under cover into seed trays, modules or pots and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Transplant in early autumn or the following spring to their final growing position. Sow direct into well-prepared soil and thin to 30cm (12in) |
Care Tips | Water once a week and mulch once established to keep the soil moist. A balanced liquid feed every couple of months will encourage more blooms. Cut flowers for the vase or deadhead regularly. |
Flowering | June - August |
Vase Life | Lasts up to 2 weeks in water |
Harvesting | Flower production 3 months |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Join Sarah at Perch Hill as she shares her favourite May flowering varieties for the vase.
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Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet Pink Magic' F1 reviews
Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Louise All seeds seem to germinate. Have to wait till next year to see proper results |