Dianthus barbatus 'Noverna Purple' (Noverna Series)

sweet william 'Noverna Purple'
'Noverna Purple' is an annual or biennial growing to 30cm, with mid-green foliage and erect stems bearing a flat cluster of strong pinkish-purple flowers in early summer

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Dianthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or subshrubs with narrow, often greyish leaves and showy flowers that are frequently fragrant
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in late spring and plant out into flowering positions in the autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead as required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
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