Dianthus barbatus 'Hollandia Purple Crown'

  • Product number: 584170
  • Origin: Europe
  • Latin: Dianthus barbatus

A mixture of vibrant colors, usually purple, but sometimes with a deviation to deep red or pink hues. All with a white center and on sturdy 50 cm long stems. If sown early, the plant blooms in the same year, otherwise it is biennial.

Names:
Latin: Dianthus barbatus
Dutch: Duizendschoon
Also known as: Boerenpronkers
English: Sweet William

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Sowing method: June-August. Seeds germinate quickly, keep evenly moist (not wet) at ± 20̊C. Cover seeds thinly, place a cloth or fleece over them. Remove covering immediately after germination.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Purple with a white heart, sometimes deep red or pink hues
  • Origin: Europe
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Biennial
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Dianthus barbatus
  • Dutch: Sweet William
  • Also known as: Farmers' Show-offs
  • English: Sweet William
  • All year round

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