Sweet William - Dianthus barbatus
b227 (Dianthus barbatus)
Dianthus barbatus, well-known and popular plant for spots in full sun. Profusion of flowers in red, white, and pink.Approx. 50 cm in height.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | biennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | herbaceous perennial, cut flower, needs to be started indoors |
| Dianthus barbatus | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 30 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5-1 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.