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b228

SWEET WILLIAM 'OESCHBERG' - Biennial flowers

b228 (Dianthus barbatus)

Biennial to perennial flower with scarlet fragrant flowers. Flower color may vary slightly. Was bred in the 1920s at the Oeschberg Horticultural School. Height up to 50cm.

Lifespan: bi- or perennial
Comment: cut flower, good for pollinators
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed spacing between the row: 30 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 30 cm
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm

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Explanations

ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.

Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.