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Features
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Native
Europe, Asia
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
About Sweet Rose Magic Sweet William Seeds
Dianthus barbatus
1/2" white, pink, and rose flowers in densely packed flattened heads (3"-5" diameter).
Planting Sweet William
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade. Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer areas.
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1/2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5- 10 days |
| Start Indoors | 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°-72°F. |
| Special Care | Remove all faded blooms (deadhead) to prolong blooming, mulch for the winter, and plant may bloom the following year acting more like a perennial than a biennial. Sow annually to ensure blooms year after year. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing stems with just a few open flowers. Change vase water frequently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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