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Sweet William.
Dianthus barbatus
Prononciation dy-AN-thus bar-BAY-tus
Aussi appelée Sweet William [Dianthus], Sweet-William, Sweetwilliam, bearded pink
Sweet William is a charming, old fashioned favorite that brings lovely clusters of fragrant flowers to the garden. It is technically a short lived perennial, though many gardeners treat it as a biennial. You will love how these blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Herbaceous perennial
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1 to 2 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Plant these in well draining soil and keep them consistently moist but not soggy. Watch for yellowing leaves which often indicate poor drainage or overwatering. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage the plant to produce more flowers throughout the season.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid letting the roots sit in standing water.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Regularly remove faded flowers to promote continuous blooming.
- Rempotage
- Repot only if the plant becomes root bound or if you need to refresh the soil.
- Sol
- Well draining, fertile soil
- pH du sol
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Comment l'identifier
- Clusters of small fringed flowers
- Lance shaped green leaves
- Sturdy upright stems
- Vibrant colors including pink and red
Science
- Famille
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genre
- Dianthus
- Ordre
- Caryophyllales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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