50+ Red Dianthus Flower Seeds-Red Dianthus Barbatus Flower--Crimson Red Sweet William-Dianthus Barbatus Dunetti-B499
Description:
Versatile sweet William looks charming when used in mass plantings, as border plants, or even to brighten up a patio as a container plant. Sweet William is widely grown as an annual, but it can grow as a biennial and perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9. Sweet William is perhaps best known for its dainty flowers, Dianthus barbatus: sweet William, is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It has become a popular ornamental garden plant. Scientific name: Dianthus barbatus
Dianthus Barbatus Crimson Red Flower has a fragrance with cinnamon or clove notes. They belong to a family of plants which includes carnations and are characterized by the spicy fragrance the blooms emit
Sow Dianthus seeds and have blooms in just 3 months! Sow the flower seeds in early spring after frost season is over for late spring blooms. Dianthus Barbatus Dunetti is a heavy and dependable bloomer, with extra-sturdy stems that refuse to collapse under the weight of their tremendous bounty. Expect them to last a long time in the garden even over the hot summer months. If you want to cut these beautiful flower clusters they will last up to 2 weeks in the vase!
Growing Dianthus Barbatus: Sow Sweet Williams seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Use sterile starter mix, and sow the flower seeds on top, covering lightly with soil. Transplant Dianthus seedlings outdoors after frost season has passed. For directly sowing outdoors, wait until danger of frost is over, and directly sow the flower seeds into prepared beds. Lightly cover and keep seeds moist.
Season: Biennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Temperature: 65 - 70F (18-21 C)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Height: 20 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.2
Deer Resistant: Yes
Light Required: No
Depth: Cover lightly no more than 1/8 inch
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
