Dianthus barbatus 'Flora Pearl Appleblossom'
Dianthus barbatus 'Flora Pearl Appleblossom'
Dianthus barbatus Flora Pearl Appleblossom
Sweet William
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Description
Dianthus barbatus 'Flora Pearl Appleblossom' offers typical carnation flowers, small, slightly fragrant, in a pastel pink colour. Despite their small size, they form together dense and abundant flower heads. Very robust and hardy, this variety has a clump of glaucous foliage with 30cm (12in) floral stems and is very floriferous in summer. Ideal for cut flowers or container gardening, it self-seeds abundantly. Easy to grow in cool, rich, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. If the plant is in partial shade, it flowers until autumn, with fewer flowers.
Dianthus barbatus is a plant from the Caryophyllaceae family found in many temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Not very long-lived, but hardy, it is usually considered biennial, flowering in the second year after sowing. 'Flora Pearl Appleblossom' quickly forms a dense basal clump of long, pointed leaves, light green to glaucous. The size of the plants varies from 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in) in height when in flower. The flowering occurs in June. The small flowers gathered in flat clusters with a diameter of 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in) are carried at the end of thin and sturdy stems. Their colour is a soft, pastel pink, between pink and white. The flowers have a spicy and sweet fragrance, reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon.
Sweet William is an easy-to-grow plant that requires minimal maintenance once established. Like bellflowers and columbines, these plants have a place in all gardens, adding a touch of poetry. Choose a prominent location, such as along a pathway or near an entrance, to fully enjoy the plant's sweet fragrance. In flower beds, plant poet's carnations in mass to create beautiful spots of colour. They can also be grown in pots on the terrace or balcony, with proper drainage and watering, and occasional fertilization.
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Dianthus
barbatus
Flora Pearl Appleblossom
Caryophyllaceae
Sweet William
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Planting and care
Sow the seeds of the annual poet's carnation indoors or in a greenhouse, from January to February as a late-flowering plant, or from June to July to see them bloom in spring.
Sow on the surface of good quality and well-drained compost.Place the seed tray in a mini-greenhouse at a temperature of 15 to 20°C (59 to 68°F), or in a transparent polyethylene bag until germination, which takes 7-21 days.Keep the compost moist, but not waterlogged, and do not exclude light.
When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 8cm (3in) pots and let the plants grow in cooler conditions.When the risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions for 7-10 days before transplanting them outside.Leave a distance of 30cm (12in) between plants, and plant them in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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