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Sweet William Etournelle Rose seeds - Dianthus barbatus

Dianthus barbatus Etournelle Rose
Sweet William

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A biennial variety with delicate charm, offering a generous flowering of soft pink hues. Its dense inflorescences, carried on sturdy stems, bring a romantic touch to beds, borders and country bouquets. Its flowering, from May to June, illuminates the garden with its tender shades while attracting pollinators. Sow the seeds under cover, from January to February as a late-flowering annual, or from June to July to see them flower the following spring. It grows in moist, rich, well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period January to February, June to July
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

 

Sweet William 'Etournelle Rose' or Dianthus barbatus, offers generous inflorescences in soft pink mixed tones, forming pretty, rounded clusters atop sturdy stems. This ornamental biennial, with its upright and bushy habit, fits well in cottage garden beds and neat borders. It is easy to cultivate, preferring rich, well-drained and moist soil, as well as a sunny or lightly shaded position. It is hardy and brightens the garden from late spring with its gentle flowering. If the plant is placed in partial shade, it will flower until autumn, though with fewer flowers.

Dianthus barbatus is a plant from the Caryophyllaceae family found in many temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Not very perennial, but hardy, it is most often considered a biennial, flowering in the second year after sowing. Etournelle Rose quickly forms a very tight basal clump of long, light green to glaucous leaves with pointed tips. The size of the plants varies from 40 to 50 cm in height when in flower in June. The small flowers, gathered in 8 to 15 cm diameter flattened cymes, are borne at the end of thin and sturdy stems. Their colours are all shades of pink and white. The scent of the flowers is both spicy and sweet, reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon.

Sweet William 'Etournelle Rose' brings a romantic softness to summer borders, its tender pink inflorescences rising gracefully above light green foliage. It can be paired with Campanula lactiflora 'Prichard's Variety, whose violet bellflowers bring a soothing freshness. Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen extends the pink palette with its cherry umbels, while Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna', with its purple spikes, adds structural height and attracts pollinators. In pots, these combinations create dynamic compositions, perfect for enlivening sunny terraces and balconies.

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Carnation: planting, care and sowing tips
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Carnation: planting, care and sowing tips
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Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance slightly scented, sweet, spicy
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

barbatus

Cultivar

Etournelle Rose

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Sweet William

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 24503

Planting and care

Sow Sweet William Etournelle Rose seeds indoors or under glass from January to February as a late-flowering annual, or from June to July to see them flower in spring.

Sow on the surface of good quality, well-drained compost. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 15-20°C, or in a clear polythene 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 into 8cm pots and allow the young plants to develop in cooler conditions. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before transplanting outside. Plant them 30cm apart in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

 

Sowing period

Sowing period January to February, June to July
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-draining, fertile

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