Sweet William (1/4 lb)
Sweet William - Tall Single Mix (Dianthus barbatus) is a beautiful perennial flower that adds vibrant color and a delightful carnation scent to your garden. Known for its fringed red, pink, or purple flowers, this sweet william variety is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and informal plantings. Sweet Williams flower symbolizes gallantry in the Victorian language of flowers and attracts butterflies. With sweet william seeds, you can easily grow these stunning blooms, which will return each spring, creating a lasting impact. A 1/4lb packet of sweet william seeds covers approximately 1,000 square feet when broadcast. These flowers thrive in neutral to alkaline, moist soil and bloom from spring to summer, reaching a height of 12"-24" at maturity.
Sweet William - Tall Single Mix - Dianthus barbatus
Perennial Open Pollinated. Fringed red, pink, or purple flowers have a distinct carnation scent. A great cut flower, Sweet William is beautiful in borders, rock gardens and informal plantings. It symbolizes gallantry in the Victorian language of flowers. 1/4 lb covers approximately 1000 sq ft if broadcast. Thin to 12 apart. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom season. Blooms second spring from seed.
Flowers: Edible flowers. Blooms in spring to summer
Attracts: Attracts butterflies
Soil: Prefers neutral to alkaline, moist soil
Native: Southern Europe
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 5-7 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 105,007