Sweet-William

Sweet-William Dianthus barbatus

What is the plant

Dianthus barbatus, the sweet William, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It has become a popular ornamental garden plant.

Dianthus barbarous belong to the family of carnations and have a peculiar spicy aroma when they bloom. They are annual, biennial or perennial plants which are mostly fond as pot plants on various borders. They have been proved to be one of the oldest plants cultivated. While wild varieties of Dianthus plants are peculiar to Northern Europe, South Africa, China, Asia an Alaska regions of the world. These carnations have also been cultivated in the greenhouses and are used for wine flavoring in France and Spain. These plants have fragrant flowers, dashing varieties which can grow from 20 inches to 3 feet tall plants. Their mounded structure, produce flowers in clusters.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

20°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

min 5a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Once the plant is mature and no longer growing, most varieties will not require watering except during hot weather.
Sunlight
The partial sun generally means less than six and more than four hours of sun per day. Plants for the partial sun will do well in a location where they receive a break from the sun each day. They like the sun but will not tolerate a full day of it and need at least some shade each day.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Soil
Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.
Pruning
Trim out dead and damaged leaves any time, pinching off or cutting off each of those leaves at its base. Avoid cutting into a plant's main stems or its crown, which is where its leaves and roots meet.
Temperature
These plants can be grown in zones with winter temperatures down to -20° to -10°F (-29° to -23°C).

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Container
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
Popularity
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