Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Dianthus barbatus Oeschberg
Sweet William
Lovely plant. Didn't flower much, but I blame the grey summer.
Kathy, 27/11/2024
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Description
Dianthus barbatus 'Oeschberg' is a variety of sweet william that stands out for the rich, bright and deep colour of its flowering. It is a rare colour that combines shades of carmine red, magenta and violet around a mauve throat, enhanced by reddish-tinged foliage. This pleasantly scented carnation forms beautiful flowering clumps in spring and summer for at least two months. Perfect for cut flowers, this single and generous flower has a place in all gardens and containers.
Dianthus barbatus 'Oeschberg' is a horticultural variety. Its ancestor, the sweet william, belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family found in many temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant, usually considered biennial. It flowers in the second year after sowing. 'Oeschberg' quickly forms a tight basal clump composed of long, pointed leaves, which are dark green to reddish. The fully bloomed plant will reach a height of 40 to 45cm (16 to 18in) from the ground. Narrow and acute leaves, smaller in size, sheath the stems that bear the flower clusters at their tops. Flowering begins in May and continues until July, or even longer if you regularly remove faded stems. The small flowers, gathered in flattened cymes with a diameter of 8 to 12cm (3 to 5in), are carried on thin but sturdy stems. The flowers have a spicy and sweet fragrance, reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon.
'Oeschberg' is an easy-to-grow plant that requires minimal maintenance once established. Like bellflowers and columbines, this plant has its place in a cottage garden. Choose a prominent location, such as along a path or near a doorway, to fully enjoy the beauty of the flowers and their gentle fragrance. In a flower bed, plant in clusters to create beautiful splashes of colour. They can also be grown in pots on a patio or balcony. If growing in containers, ensure there is proper drainage and provide occasional fertiliser inputs.
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Dianthus
barbatus
Oeschberg
Caryophyllaceae
Sweet William
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
It grows in any well-cultivated soil, preferably moist, rich, and even slightly clayey or chalky if exposed to full sun. It requires little water once it is well established. A traditional feature of wild gardens, it self-seeds spontaneously when the faded flowers are not cut, but not always faithfully compared to the parent plant. Its lifespan is short, and it is often cultivated as a biennial.
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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).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
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 planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
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.