Dianthus barbatus 'Green Wicky' (PBR)
pink
- 9cm pot
- £8.99
- available to order from spring
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £21.99 £7.33 each
- available to order from spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil or general-purpose compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Loved by designers and florists alike, and it is easy to see why! Grown as a biennial the fluffy lime-green pom pom heads stand proud on the long, bright green stems, adding texture and shape over a long period to a sunny planting scheme.
Stylish and simple these 'flowers' look fabulous in a cottage garden or a formal contemporary setting. Plant Dianthus 'Wicky' in groups with bright orange and purple flowers for an eye-catching display, or with shades of blues for a cooler theme. Furthermore they are long lasting as cut flowers in the home.
Stylish and simple these 'flowers' look fabulous in a cottage garden or a formal contemporary setting. Plant Dianthus 'Wicky' in groups with bright orange and purple flowers for an eye-catching display, or with shades of blues for a cooler theme. Furthermore they are long lasting as cut flowers in the home.
Sweet Williams grow best in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny, open position with good air circulation. For pots or containers, use a good-quality peat-free multi-purpose compost mixed with a little grit to improve drainage. They dislike heavy, waterlogged ground, so choose an open, free-draining site for best results.
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.
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.
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