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Sweet William Indian Carpet
40 plus 20 FREE seedlings
Please note: Once these bedding plants have been ordered, we are not able to cancel or amend the order.A firm favourites for...
Plant description
A firm favourites for many years, these tough and endearing bedding plants are easy to grow and will flower for several months from late winter to late spring. They are resistant to the heat, cold and rain and come in shades of red, rose and white (as well as bicolours).
Grown in individual plug cells, each plant measures about 5 - 7cm tall (from the base of the root to the top of the plant). They are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse where the plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting out in the garden.
Please note that as we grow these for especially for you, we need to take full payment when you place your order so as to reserve stock for you. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually.
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Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
June Week 1
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