Dianthus 'Diabunda Red' (Sweet William) – Scented Hardy Bedding Plant (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)

Sweet William 'Diabunda Red' (Dianthus barbatus) is a classic cottage garden favourite, producing dense, rounded clusters of rich red flowers with a warm, spicy-sweet fragrance.

The Diabunda series is well regarded for its strong, upright stems, prolific flowering and good weather tolerance. The long-lasting red blooms make superb cut flowers, and the nectar-rich flowers draw in bees and butterflies. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Sweet William is a hardy biennial, so it will sit through winter as a small plant and flower in its season. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling.

You receive 12 plants, growing one to a cell in 2 plastic 6-cell trays. They are ready to plant into a sunny border, a patio container or a balcony display, and a few stems cut for a vase will not spoil the show.

Plant in full sun in well-drained, moderately fertile soil, and water regularly during dry spells without letting the soil become waterlogged. They are easy to grow and need very little attention.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Sweet William, Dianthus
• Botanical Name: Dianthus barbatus
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 25-40cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, cushion-forming
• Perfect For: Borders, Patio Containers, Balcony Displays, Cut Flower Gardens, Wildlife Gardens
• Foliage: Evergreen, narrow, lance-shaped, blue-green leaves
• Flowering Time: Spring to early Summer
• Flower Colour: Red
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Maintenance: Low
• Seasonal Interest: Spring and Summer flowers, with scent
• Type: Hardy Bedding Plant