{"product_id":"col-9pk-swe-fes-mix","title":"Dianthus 'Festival Mix' (Sweet William) – Scented Mixed Colour Bedding Plants (18 Plants in 2 x 9-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a classic cottage garden favourite, with domed clusters of richly coloured, sweetly spicy scented flowers that bees and butterflies love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mixed selection of colours typically includes rich reds, deep pinks, soft whites and bi-coloured blooms, so you get a varied, eye-catching display. The flowers are excellent for cutting and bringing indoors. Individual colour combinations within the mix may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive 18 plants, supplied in 2 plastic 9-cell trays with one plant to a cell, ready to plant out in borders, raised beds, patio containers or a cutting garden. Sweet William is hardy and does best in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil. Space the plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly after planting until established, then water moderately. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering season and feed with a balanced general-purpose fertiliser in spring. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet William\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus barbatus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30-60cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming with sturdy stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage gardens, borders, cutting gardens, containers, raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lance-shaped, mid-green leaves forming a low basal rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer (June to July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy biennial bedding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54061541097738,"sku":"COL-9PK-SWE-FES-MIX","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/4_6fdd0488-01fa-4155-b1c6-31750183c31f.png?v=1793895362","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/col-9pk-swe-fes-mix","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}