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Dianthus barbatus Sweet William
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William
A rewarding perennial for UK gardens, Dianthus barbatus Sweet William grows to around 30cm in full sun. Enjoy blooms from June to August. Loved by butterflies and other garden visitors.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧 Low (Well-drained)
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 30cm tall × 30cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Butterfly plant
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Plant Information
About this plant
A rewarding perennial for UK gardens, Dianthus barbatus Sweet William grows to around 30cm in full sun. Enjoy blooms from June to August. Loved by butterflies and other garden visitors.
Latin Name
Dianthus barbatus Sweet William
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
low
Flowering Season
jun,jul,aug
Mature Height
30cm
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