Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
H7-H2
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 30cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Sweet William Festival Series Overview
Dianthus barbatus 'Festival' is part of a series of colourful cultivars that make a great addition to any garden, particularly cottage-style gardens. Flowers come in shades of pink, red and white, with frilly flower petals. Foliage is glossy and grass-like in appearance. They can be planted in borders and containers as well as window boxes and beds.
How to propagate Sweet William Festival Series
Layering
Best done after flowering has occured.
Cuttings
Softwood cuttings are best taken from non-flowering shoots, in summer.