Bearded carnation - Dianthus barbatus 'Hollandia Mix'

The biennial, bushy sweet william ' Hollandia Mix ' is a special plant that exudes a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are wheel-shaped, often multicolored, and range in color from white, pink, and red to purple and rose. A wonderful mix that also magically attracts insects.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to April
Sowing outdoors: From May
Germination time: 7-14 days at 18°C
Sowing depth: 0.5 - 1cm

Height: 60 cm
Planting distance: 20 cm
Flower size: 1 cm
Flowering time: June to October

Soil: Loose, permeable soil
Fertilization: With compost
Location: Sunny
Water consumption: Low

Growing tips :
Sweet William requires a cold stimulus to grow. Sweet William plants sown in early spring bloom in the summer, while those sown in the fall bloom the following year.

Cut flower :
Sweet William is a wonderful cut flower that looks great in a vase even after several days. It can be harvested as soon as the first blooms appear. For a long flowering period, faded flowers should be removed regularly.

Use :
cut flower
Potted plant
Insect magnet
Cool Flower

Bag contents :
approx. 30 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.