Sweet William Double Blend Seed

Dianthus barbatus

Item #1087

Biennial. Charming large clusters of double flowers in a myriad of colors, and one of the longest lasting cut flowers available! In the garden, butterflies and bees love the sweet and spicy scented flowers. As a biennial, Sweet William forms a lovely plant the first year but waits until the second year to flower. In mild climates, plant may be a short-lived perennial, returning the following year. However, for the best flower production we recommended reseeding every year so you’ll be sure to always have flowering plants. If flowers are left on the plant, it will reseed readily, and is always a welcomed garden guest.

Biennial

Full sun

Blooms late spring

12”-20” tall

Days to Emerge:
5-10 days

Seed Depth:
1/4”

Seed Spacing:
A group of
6 seeds
every 8”

Thinning:
When 1/2” tall,
thin to 1
every 8”

When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year.

When to start inside: 8 to 12 weeks before average last frost.

Special germination instructions: Optimum germination temperature is 68° - 72° F. Keep soil moist but not soggy.

Artist: Donna Clement