{"id":96277,"date":"2024-07-18T15:17:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/sweet-william-dianthus-barbatus-1-unit-12-cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2024-07-18T15:17:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:17:59","slug":"sweet-william-dianthus-barbatus-1-unit-12-cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/plants\/outdoor-plants\/sweet-william-dianthus-barbatus-1-unit-12-cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet William – Dianthus barbatus (1 unit, 12 cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus<\/em>) is a herbaceous plant much loved for its abundant, colourful, delicately scented blooms. It produces numerous flowers gathered in small clusters, available in a wide range of colours such as white, pink, red, purple, or bicolour combinations, creating a very elegant ornamental effect in spring and summer.
Compact and easy to grow, it\u2019s an excellent choice for flower beds, borders, window boxes, pots, or cottage-style gardens. Its long flowering period, combined with good hardiness and low maintenance needs, makes Sweet William one of the most popular flowering plants for brightening up outdoor spaces.
It prefers sunny spots and fertile, well-drained soil, where it blooms more intensely. As well as attracting bees and other pollinating insects, it\u2019s also an excellent cut flower, staying beautiful for several days in floral arrangements.
Flower colour may vary depending on stock availability. If you want a specific colour, you can note that preference in the order notes before completing your purchase. Our team will try to meet your request, subject to availability.<\/p>\n

Scientific name<\/strong>: Dianthus barbatus<\/em>
Common names<\/strong>: Sweet William, Sweet William pink
Family<\/strong>: Caryophyllaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: Southern Europe and Western Asia
Climate<\/strong>: Temperate
Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant
Approx. height<\/strong>: 15\u201320 cm
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 12cm<\/p>\n

CUIDADOS<\/strong>
Light<\/strong>: Prefers full sun, though it tolerates partial shade. The more sun it gets, the more abundant the flowering.
Temperature<\/strong>: Grows best in mild climates. It tolerates low temperatures and light frosts, but likes well-ventilated environments.
Watering<\/strong>: Moderate and regular, keeping the substrate slightly moist. Avoid prolonged waterlogging. Watch out for saucers or decorative pots without drainage holes where watering or rainwater can collect, encouraging root rot.
Humidity<\/strong>: It doesn\u2019t need high ambient humidity. Excess humidity can encourage fungal diseases.
Soil<\/strong>: Fertile, rich in organic matter and well-drained. It grows best in light, free-draining substrates.
Fertilising<\/strong>: Apply fertiliser for flowering plants during the growing and flowering season, following the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.
Pruning<\/strong>: Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms and keep the plant more compact.
Pet Friendly<\/strong>: There are no records of significant toxicity to dogs and cats, and it\u2019s generally considered a low-risk plant. Even so, it\u2019s best to avoid ingestion of any part of the plant.<\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/strong>: The common name “Sweet William” has been used since the 16th century and is believed to be linked to the delicate, romantic look of its flowers, widely used in traditional European gardens.<\/p>\n

WARNING! Representative photos:
– The photo shown features specimens in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalogue, so it\u2019s for reference only. The plant supplied (1 unit) will be similar to the one shown, but may vary in flower colour, foliage density, number of open flowers, or size, depending on its stage in the growth cycle.<\/p>\n

– If you want a specific flower colour<\/strong>, you can note that preference in the order “Notes” before completing your purchase<\/strong>. Our team will try to fulfil the request, although availability depends on stock at the time the order is prepared.<\/p>\n

– The stated height includes the plastic pot supplied with the plant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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