Poet's Carnation 'Super Duplex Double Mixte'
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) seeds, offered by Semences OSC.
Bring classic charm to your garden with the 'Super Duplex Double Mixte' sweet willow. This hardy, profusely flowering perennial produces large, double flowers in shades of red, pink and white. Plants grow to 40cm tall, making them ideal for borders and beds. With adequate moisture, these stunning flowers self-seed readily, ensuring a long-lasting presence in the garden.
Plant height: 40 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 500 seeds (900 seeds/gram)
Companion plants: Lavender, foxgloves, bellflowers
Enemy plants: Very clayey or poorly drained soils
Suggested Uses: Borders, beds, cut flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Cultivation method:
Seeds can be sown directly in the garden in mid to late May for flowering the following year. For indoor starts, sow seeds 8 weeks before the last frost in a soilless mix to a depth of 3mm. Maintain a temperature of 21°C to encourage germination in 10-20 days. After germination, grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting outdoors. Space plants 25cm apart in a sunny location.
Add a fragrant, vintage touch to your garden with this easy-to-grow, bountiful flowering carnation.