Dianthus barbatus 'Green Wicky' (PBR)
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Loved by designers and florists alike, and it is easy to see why! Grown as a biennial the fluffy lime-green pom pom heads stand proud on the long, bright green stems, adding texture and shape over a long period to a sunny planting scheme.
Stylish and simple these 'flowers' look fabulous in a cottage garden or a formal contemporary setting. Plant Dianthus 'Wicky' in groups with bright orange and purple flowers for an eye-catching display, or with shades of blues for a cooler theme. Furthermore they are long lasting as cut flowers in the home.
Stylish and simple these 'flowers' look fabulous in a cottage garden or a formal contemporary setting. Plant Dianthus 'Wicky' in groups with bright orange and purple flowers for an eye-catching display, or with shades of blues for a cooler theme. Furthermore they are long lasting as cut flowers in the home.
How to care for Dianthus barbatus Green Wicky (PBR):
Prefers soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring. Dianthus should be trimmed back lightly after flowering to promote new growth at the base of the plant. Prune more closely in spring, as new shoots emerge to maintain a tidy shape.
Sowing instructions:
Sow from February to May under cover for flowers in the first year, providing vibrant cottage garden displays ideal for borders and cutting. For blooms the following summer, sow outdoors in July in a prepared seedbed or directly into well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown very shallow — about 2mm deep, just covered with a dusting or fine layer of soil or vermiculite. They need light for good germination, so avoid burying them too deeply.
Sow in trays, modules, or pots and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep compost just moist until germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing them well, and grow on before planting into final positions in early autumn or the following spring.
Sow in trays, modules, or pots and place in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Keep compost just moist until germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle, spacing them well, and grow on before planting into final positions in early autumn or the following spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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