Fill your garden with the vibrant and compact beauty of Sweet William 'Indian Carpet'. This dwarf variety, also known as Dianthus barbatus, is perfect for adding a splash of colour to beds, borders, and containers.
Key Features:
- Rich Color Palette: 'Indian Carpet' offers a stunning mix of colors, including shades of red, pink, white, and purple, creating a striking mosaic in any garden setting.
- Compact Growth: This variety grows to a height of 15-25 cm (6-10 inches), making it ideal for ground cover and edging.
- Hardy and Versatile: While primarily a biennial, 'Indian Carpet' can be treated as a half-hardy annual, blooming profusely from June to September with proper care.
- Attracts Pollinators: The fragrant flowers are a favorite among bees and butterflies, promoting a healthy and vibrant ecosystem in your garden.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners, it can be sown indoors from January to March or directly outdoors from April to May. Plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
Growing Instructions:
- Sowing: For early blooms, start seeds indoors in trays with moist compost. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle and acclimatize to outdoor conditions before planting out after the last frost.
- Planting: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space plants about 20 cm (8 inches) apart to allow for good air circulation.
- Care: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding.
Perfect For:
- Cottage gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Edging pathways and borders
- Filling gaps in perennial beds
- Adding color to containers and window boxes
