Dianthus barbatus 'Nigrescens' / syn. Dianthus barbatus 'Sooty'

(more or less the same as 'Darkest of All') An almost black Sweet William with very dark leaves. More upright so better as cut flower. Short-lived perennial, can treat as biennial 18"

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Short lived perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Early summer

Good For:

Deer Resistant, Foliage, Long Blooming, Rockery, Rabbit Resistant, Slug Resistant

Colour:

Dark-red

Germination:

Sow in spring, thinly and shallowly. Keep warm (60-70oF) till germinates, then cooler