Organic 'Dianthus Double Choice Sweet William Mix' Carnation
The organic 'Dianthus Double Choice Sweet William Mix' carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) from Gaia seed company is a fragrant carnation with varied colours and abundant blooms.
The 'Double Choice Sweet William' mix is a biennial , heirloom, self-seeding Dianthus that forms pretty clusters of fragrant flowers atop sturdy stems. The flat , delicately scalloped blooms display a rich palette of red , pink , white , lavender , or mixed colors, bringing charm and diversity to flowerbeds. Highly prized for its sweet and spicy fragrance, this Dianthus brightens gardens from spring to summer, while also attracting numerous pollinators. Its main requirement is well-drained soil , an essential condition for its success.
A classic cottage garden design, tender, colorful and easy, which faithfully returns year after year.
Companion plants : Lavender, Columbine, Roses, Geraniums, Cornflower, Verbena, Sage
Negative plants : Succulents, cacti, yucca, impatiens, lobelia (excessively humid environments)
Spread/Habit : Compact and floriferous clump
Plant height : 30 to 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 100 seeds
Certification : Environmentally friendly product
Special features : Fragrant flowers, varied colors, self-seeding biennial, edible flowers, very attractive to bees
Leaf color : Thin bluish-green
Texture/flavor : Sweet and fragrant petals
Cold tolerance : Down to -10°C
Farming method
Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks before planting outdoors, or sow directly outdoors as soon as the soil is workable in spring . Cover the seeds with 3 mm of soil. Germination takes 10 to 14 days at 15–21 °C (optimum 18 °C). Plant in full sun (level 3) with moderate watering (level 2). Space plants 15–30 cm apart and rows 30–45 cm apart. The soil must be well-drained to prevent root diseases.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the flowers are fully open to fully enjoy their fragrance. The petals are edible and can be used to decorate desserts. Regular picking encourages blooming. The flowers can be dried for small bouquets or to preserve their scent.
Usage ideas
• In cottage gardens for a romantic atmosphere
• In fragrant borders and flowerbeds
• As edible flowers in desserts, salads and cocktails
• In fresh bouquets thanks to their spicy fragrance
• To attract pollinators and butterflies
Dianthus 'Double Choice Sweet William Mix' brings charm, fragrance, and color while faithfully self-seeding. An ideal heritage variety for elegant and poetic gardens.
