100+ Sweet William Flower Seeds-Single Mix Perennial for sun or semi sun- DIANTHUS BARBATUS-B104
Dianthus barbatus is a species of Dianthus native to southern Europe and parts of Asia which has become a popular ornamental garden plant. It is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant growing to 13–92 cm tall, with flowers in a dense cluster of up to 30 at the top of the stems.
Plantae Sweet Williams, which stand out because of the frilly edges on the blooms, are a nice addition to flowerbeds. Their colorful white, pink, red and purple blooms make them a popular choice for flowerbeds, borders and window boxes. The spicy fragrance of the flowers makes them ideal for cut flower arrangements. Sweet Williams, also known as dianthus barbatus, are rather unusual in that they grow as annuals in climates with cooler temperatures and perennials in warmer climates. The bad news is that they are relatively short-lived (even as perennials). The good news is that the plants often reseed themselves, eliminating the need to buy new ones for planting. Just leave the dried blooms in place. Sweet William is considered a biennial flower, which means that the plant will begin to bloom during its second year of growth. Expect only leaves during the first year. Sweet William plants can be found in dwarf forms that grow six to eight inches in height. Full-sized plants grow 12 to 18 inches in height.
PLANTING SWEET WILLIAM :
Sweet William plants, which look very similar to carnations, can be grown from seeds, cuttings or plant divisions. If planting seeds, plan on starting them indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost for spring blooms. The young seedlings generally transplant well and can be set outdoors after the last frost. Seeds can also be sown directly in the flower garden early in the season. Cover the seeds with one-eighth inch of soil and water thoroughly, but do not over w If planting Sweet William plants, place them about four to six inches apart. They do tolerate some crowding. Sweet Williams prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade. The soil should be rich with nutrients. It is best if the soil is loose and well drained. Maintain the soil so that is it moist to slightly dry. Seeds and plants benefit from an initial application of a general all-purpose fertilizer at planting time. Plants can be fertilized on a monthly basis throughout the growing season.
