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Common Name: Sweet William Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
A hardy biennial or short-lived perennial form of Sweet William with dark red to black flowers in summer which are scented, & ideal for cutting. Dead head to promote more flowers. Likes sun & well drained soil. Sun and good drainage.
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POT SIZE/QUANTITY: 1 LitreSeason of Interest: Summer to AutumnBee and Butterfly: BothSun or Shade: SunHeight: very low (less than 1ft)Position/Situation: Sunny BorderPlanting Style: cottageScent: Scented FlowersSuggested Use: Cut FlowerFlower Colour: BlackLeaf Colour: GreenHabit/Shape: SpreadingEvergreen: Semi-evergreenDrought Tolerant: YesSoil Type: dry or sandy soilSoil PH: Alkaline to Neutral
Availability:
2 in stock
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Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.