Black Adder DIANTHUS barbatus

crimson flowers over dark foliage, quick to flower

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Specifications

Crop type
Pot & Bedding
Article code
DI0560
Full Name
DIANTHUS barbatus Black Adder
Year of Introduction
2005
Common Name
Sweet William
Botanical Category
Annuals
Genus
DIANTHUS
Species
barbatus
Variety
Black Adder
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hybrid
No
Colour
Black
Height in cm - inches
45 - 18
Height Category
Medium
Flowering - Harvest
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Use
B - Bedding Plant, C - Cut flower, cut foliage, J - Full sun, L - Landscaping, O - Suitable for tea, P - Pot plant, patio plant, R - Edible Flower
TSW
0.7692
Seedcount per gram
1300
Germination Method
Top of Paper, 20°C, Light - (TP20L)
Days to Germinate
0-7
Division
Home Garden Flowers