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Dianthus Pink Magician | Sweet William
Dianthus Pink Magician | Sweet William

Dianthus Pink Magician | Sweet William

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Forming neat, leafy mounds topped with dense clusters of fragrant flowers, Dianthus barbatus 'Pink Magician' creates an eye-catching display that evolves...

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Plant description

Forming neat, leafy mounds topped with dense clusters of fragrant flowers, Dianthus barbatus 'Pink Magician' creates an eye-catching display that evolves as the blooms mature. Opening in crisp white before blending through soft blush and rich pink tones, each flower head offers a naturally varied mix of colour, giving the plant a fresh look over a long flowering season.

Its compact habit makes it a great choice for edging paths, filling patio pots, or weaving through cottage-style and mixed borders, while the lightly scented blooms are equally at home in cut flower arrangements.

A short-lived perennial or biennial, this easy-going sweet william thrives in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and copes well with drier conditions once established, rewarding you with plenty of colourful flowers that also attract pollinating insects.

Specifications

Dimensions
9cm pot
Product Code
RH30002543

Care guide

Sweet Williams grow best in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny, open position with good air circulation. For pots or containers, use a good-quality peat-free multi-purpose compost mixed with a little grit to improve drainage. They dislike heavy, waterlogged ground, so choose an open, free-draining site for best results.

Once plants are established, apply a mulch to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds in plants that are in border settings. Water during dry spells, especially in free-draining soils or containers. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks through the growing season to encourage strong growth and plenty of blooms.

Cut flowers regularly for the vase, as this encourages more stems to develop, or deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. In colder areas, protect young plants over winter with a light mulch or fleece.

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