Sweet William Seed 'Messenger' Mixed
Dianthus barbatus 'Messenger Group' Mixed
- Hardy biennial.
- Used in Catherine Middleton's bridal bouquet!
Supplied as a packet of approximately 150 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.1 or more £2.50GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Description
This once very popular cut flower produces stems 24" (60 cm) or more in length, with bright and varied coloured blooms, many with a contrasting coloured eye.
Thought to have got its name to honour the 18th century Prince William, Duke of Cumberland and was used in Catherine Middleton's bridal bouquet in 2011 as a tribute to her bridegroom, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge!
It is also said to be named after Saint William of York or William the Conqueror, but no one really know how this plant got its lovely name!
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Hardy Biennial.
- Excellent as a cut flower.
- Edible flowers.
- Flowers May-June the year after starting.
- Grows to approximately 24" (60 cm) tall.
- Sow May-July outside in a prepared seed bed.
- Sow thinly in ¼"(0.5 cm) deep drills 12" (30 cm) apart.
- Thin to 6" (15 cm) apart when large enough to handle.
- Transplant to their final positions in the autumn, planting 12" (30 cm) apart.
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This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
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China Aster Seed 'Matador Mixed'
China Aster Seed 'Serenade' Series
Clarkia Seed 'Crown Double Mixed'
Cornflower Seed 'Crown Blue'
Cosmos Seed 'Ladybird' Mixed
Dahlia Seed 'Dandy Mix'
Delphinium Seed 'Giant Imperial' Strain
Flanders Poppy Seed
Gypsophila Seed
Love In The Mist Seed
Nasturtium Seed
Old English Marigold Seed
Old English Pinks Seed
Pyrethrum Seed Mix
Rudbeckia Seed Mix
Statice Seed 'Supreme' Series Mixed
Sweet Scented Ten Week Stocks Seed
Zinnia Seed 'Oklahoma' Series
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