{"product_id":"col-6pk-swe-dia-pin-purx1","title":"Dianthus barbatus 'Diabunda Pink Pearl' (Sweet William) – Fragrant Pink and Purple Bedding Plant (12 Plants in 2 x 6-Cell Trays)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet William 'Diabunda Pink Pearl' (Dianthus barbatus) is a compact, fragrant bedding plant with pink and purple bi-colour flowers. You get 12 plants, supplied growing in 2 plastic 6-cell trays with one plant to a cell, ready to plant out into borders, rockeries, window boxes, hanging baskets and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dense, richly coloured flower heads are loved by bees and butterflies, which makes it a good choice for a wildlife-friendly scheme. Growth is compact and mound-forming, with narrow, blue-green, lance-shaped leaves, and the flowers carry a light fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in well-drained soil. It is hardy and will sit outdoors through a British winter. Water regularly in dry spells and avoid waterlogging. Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers. Sweet William is often grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, so expect the best display in its main flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sap of dianthus can irritate the skin of people and pets, so wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet William\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus barbatus and Dianthus chinensis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 25-35cm tall and 20-30cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, dense, mound-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, rockeries, patio pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, blue-green, lance-shaped leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and purple bi-colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance, deadhead to prolong flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn planting, flowers the following year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bedding plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68016930226396,"sku":"COL-6PK-SWE-DIA-PIN-PURX1","price":21.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/1_1f8a2596-0261-49cd-8a08-7ca22fd3aef0.png?v=1793630630","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-6pk-swe-dia-pin-purx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}