Sweet William is a biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant admired for its colorful and fragrant blooms. Sweet William produces clusters of small, densely packed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bi-colors. The flowers have a delightful spicy fragrance and a fringed or serrated edge.
Product Information
- Botanic Name: Dianthus barbatus
- Application or Use: Ornamental, Garden Flower, Landscaping, Cut Flower
- Germination Time: 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditions; seeds may lay dormant for years prior to germination
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 2 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results, adaptable to both sun and partial shade.
- Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time Spring when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.
Sweet William is a biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant admired for its colorful and fragrant blooms. Sweet William produces clusters of small, densely packed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bi-colors. The flowers have a delightful spicy fragrance and a fringed or serrated edge.
The plant typically grows to heights of about 12 to 24 inches, forming compact clumps of foliage and flowers.
Sweet William blooms from late spring to early summer, showcasing its colorful and fragrant flowers. Some varieties may continue blooming sporadically through the summer months.
The plant's foliage consists of narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are typically gray-green in color.
Sweet William thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It's relatively adaptable and can grow in various soil types.
Sweet William is popular in cottage gardens, borders, and as a cut flower due to its colorful, fragrant blooms. It's also used in floral arrangements and can attract butterflies and bees.
This plant is generally low-maintenance. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage prolonged blooming, and dividing clumps every few years can rejuvenate the plant.
Sweet William is beloved for its vibrant and fragrant flowers, its suitability for cottage-style gardens, and its ability to attract pollinators, making it a charming addition to garden landscapes.
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Sweet William Pinks Wildflower Seed
Sweet William is a biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant admired for its colorful and fragrant blooms. Sweet William produces clusters of small, densely packed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bi-colors. The flowers have a delightful spicy fragrance and a fringed or serrated edge.
Instructions
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Sweet William Pinks Wildflower Seed
Sweet William is a biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant admired for its colorful and fragrant blooms. Sweet William produces clusters of small, densely packed flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and bi-colors. The flowers have a delightful spicy fragrance and a fringed or serrated edge.