Sweet William Wildflower Seeds For Planting (Dianthus barbatus)
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basic information
Sweet William Blend (Dianthus barbatus) offers vibrant, fragrant blooms in a stunning mix of red, pink, white, and bicolor shades. These biennial or short-lived perennial flowers form dense, flattened clusters, perfect for borders, bouquets, or cottage gardens. Their edible petals add a mild, clove-like flavor to salads and desserts, while their nectar attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Long-lasting in vases, this blend brings vivid color and sweet scent to any garden or arrangement.
Seed Count
2,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: If started indoors, sow in CowPots for easy transplanting later on. Sow 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Direct sow or transplant when temperatures are at least 65F. Sweet William flowers will thrive in rich & fertile soils and is best utilized in a naturalized setting, alongside flowers like cornflower, snapdragons and marigolds.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Rich / fertile
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily
GERMINATION
7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
24" to 36"
PLANT WIDTH
12"
PLANT SPACING
12"
CUT FLOWER
YES
FLOWER SIZE
Up to 2.5"
SEASON
Tender perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Dianthus barbatus
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.
FLOWER COLOR
Mixed colors
