
Details
Sweet William Mix is a cottage-garden favorite, with carnation-like, clustered blooms in showy shades of red and pink in gorgeous combinations! A native of southern Europe, Sweet Williams is named after the late Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, and was part of Princess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's marriage bouquet. Sweet Williams has edible serrated petals and a spicy, clove-like scent that attracts bees, birds, and butterflies.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Dianthus barbatus |
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Life Cycle | Biennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Pale Pink, Pink, Red, Scarlet (Dark Red), White/Near White |
Bloom Time | Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |