Dianthus barbatus 'Pink Magician' (Dart Series)
sweet william
Forming neat, leafy mounds topped with dense clusters of fragrant flowers, Dianthus barbatus 'Pink Magician' creates an eye-catching display that...
Plant description
Its compact habit makes it a great choice for edging paths, filling patio pots, or weaving through cottage-style and mixed borders, while the lightly scented blooms are equally at home in cut flower arrangements.
A short-lived perennial or biennial, this easy-going sweet william thrives in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and copes well with drier conditions once established, rewarding you with plenty of colourful flowers that also attract pollinating insects.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Dianthus barbatus Pink Magician (Dart Series):
Once plants are established, apply a mulch to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds in plants that are in border settings. Water during dry spells, especially in free-draining soils or containers. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks through the growing season to encourage strong growth and plenty of blooms.
Cut flowers regularly for the vase, as this encourages more stems to develop, or deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. In colder areas, protect young plants over winter with a light mulch or fleece.
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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