sweet william 'Indian Carpet'
(syn. Dianthus barbatus Indian Carpet Group)
A firm favourite for many years, these tough and endearing bedding plants are easy to grow from seed and will flower...
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Plant description
A firm favourite for many years, these tough and endearing bedding plants are easy to grow from seed and will flower for several months from late winter to late spring. The plants that make up the Sweet William 'Indian Carpet' mix are resistant to the heat, cold and rain and come in shades of red, rose and white (as well as bicolours).
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for sweet william Indian Carpet:
For best results, plant Sweet William 'Indian Carpet' in blocks rather than rows, it thrives in sunny or partially shaded spots with well-draining, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Water regularly but avoid overwatering, and feed with a balanced fertilser to promote blooming. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering and cut back after blooming for tidy growth.
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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