Sweet William / Dianthus / Pinks
Dianthus barbatus
'Herald of Spring'
approx. 100+ Seeds
This beautiful English classic produces masses of flowers in a range of colours with a light scent. The plant is an easy to grow and perfect for pots. Excellent cut flower for bouquets and vases. Closely related to carnations. Annual or short lived Perennial growing to 30-60cm tall. Flowers are edible
Full sun to part shade
Recommend sowing in seed punnets/ trays and transplanting out later. Sow 2-4mm deep, press down and keep moist at all times.
Emerge 14-21 days. Sow in early Spring Seeds germinate best at around 15-20 degrees C soil temperature