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Dianthus barbatus Gigas Mix - Sweet William

Dianthus barbatus Gigas Mix
Sweet William

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On tall plants measuring 80 cm (32in), large single flowers appear in varied colours, solid or two-tone, with fringed petals. This floriferous selection allows for the creation of beautiful, brightly coloured bouquets with a slight fragrance, and lightens up beds of heavier perennials. A short-lived perennial, sweet william is often grown as a biennial and can be easily cultivated in cool, rich, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -12°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

The Dianthus barbatus Gigas Mix is a selection of sweet williams particularly suited for cut flowers. On tall plants very large blooms appear in various colours, solid or two-tone, in a palette of bright tones including pure white. They bloom for two months if one takes care to remove faded flowers, at the same time bringing lightness to mass plantings of heavier perennials. Sweet Williams are generally biennial, but behave as an ephemeral perennial in mild climates. It is easily grown in open ground or even in pots, in fresh, rich, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.

Dianthus barbatus is a plant from the Caryophyllaceae family found in many temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Not very perennial because not very hardy, it is most often considered biennial, flowering the second year after sowing. In the first year the plant forms a very dense basal tuft of long pointed leaves, light green to glaucous. The flowering of the 'Gigas Mix' selection occurs in spring, from May to June, and lasts until July-August. Its very large flowers gathered in hemispherical clusters are carried at the end of thin and strong stems of 80 cm (32in) in height. Depending on the plants, the colour of the flowers will be pure white, vibrant pink, geranium red, mahogany red, or purple bordered with white. They have excellent vase life and their perfume is both spicy and sweet, reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon.

Gigas Mix Sweet Williams are easy-to-grow plants that requir minimal maintenance once well established. Like bellflowers and columbines, these plants have a place in all gardens and in all bouquets, imbuing them with poetry and mystery. Choose a location with regular footfall, for example alongside a path or near an entrance, to fully enjoy the sweetness of the plant's fragrance. In a flowerbed, plant sweet williams en mass to create beautiful splashes of colour, and let them also grab a spot in the vegetable garden where they can supply cut flowers for bouquets. They can also be grown in pots on the terrace or balcony, with good drainage and occasional fertilizer applications, and stakes for the taller ones.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14°C (57.2°F) for a few weeks before being installed outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.

 

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Dianthus barbatus Gigas Mix - Sweet William (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, Spicy, sweet.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

barbatus

Cultivar

Gigas Mix

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Sweet William

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference156781

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Planting and care

Dianthus barbatus Gigas Mix grows in any light, fresh, rich, and even clay or limestone soil, if exposed to the sun or in partial shade. A traditional flower of wild gardens, it self-seeds spontaneously when the faded flowers are not removed, but not always faithfully.

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Planting period

Best planting time April, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -12°C (USDA zone 8a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, fresh, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers if you do not want it to self-seed
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time June to July
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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