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Dianthus barbatus Sweet william carnation
Europe, Mediterranean; 35 - 45cm
Planting position: Full sun.
Ideal for regions with high rainfall, or given additional watering where needed.
Not suited to humid areas.
Requires regular watering, keeping the soil moist.
Well-draining sandy-loam, enriched with compost and added lime.
Applications of liquid fertiliser with first appearance of buds.
Watch out for snails and fungal diseases.
Propagate from spring-sown seed.
Usually grown as a biennial, this perennial is summer flowering and has dark
green, spiky foliage. The single- or double flowers of tightly grouped, flat
heads are available in many colours and sweetly scented.
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