Mr.Fothergill's Sweet William Electron

Dianthus barbatus Cottage garden 'must have'

A quality selection of the ever popular Sweet William. The vibrant heads each have a contrasting eye for maximum impact. Plants have a classic scent and are great for cutting and the early borders.

• Height: 60cm/24in
• Plant Class: Hardy Biennial (HB).
• Habit: Bushy, Medium.

Sow outdoors, April-July, in a seed bed, 0.5cm (?) deep, into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days.

Thin seedlings to 5cm (2") apart, when large enough to handle. Keep moist and weed free. Plant out to flowering position, September-November, allowing 23cm (9"") between plants.

Flowers: May to July, the following year.