Seed Information

Common Name: DIANTHUS - SWEET WILLIAM
Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus

0.30g up to 360sds

R47.00

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Description

• Biennial
• Short-lived biennial that produces decoratively fringed, edible flowers.
• Can be used in mass plantings, as border plants, or as a container plant on a patio.
• Needs loamy, slightly alkaline soil with sun to partial shade.
• Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.

Culinary Uses

• The flowers petals are edible and have a sweet, spicy, clove like scent.
• Use as garnish.
• Adds colour and flavour to salads, baked goods, ice cream and savoury dishes.

Parts Used

• The flower petals.

Other Uses

• Good cut flower.

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