⭐ What you'll love
• Dense clusters of beautiful, fringed flowers in a mix of vibrant colors.
• A wonderful, spicy, clove-like fragrance that perfumes the garden air.
• An excellent and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
• An easy-to-grow, self-sowing biennial that acts like a short-lived perennial.
🌿 Seed details
• Plant Name: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Biennial (often grown as an annual)
• Height: 12-24 inches
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year, or first if started very early.
• USDA Zone: 3-11
• Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring or summer for blooms the following year. Can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Depth: Plant seeds just below the surface of the soil.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.
• Care: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer bloom period.