Dianthus Barbatus

Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William)

Add a charming touch to your garden with Dianthus Barbatus, commonly known as Sweet William. This biennial plant grows to an approximate height of 50 cm and features a delightful selection of colorful, double flowers that bloom for an extended period.

Perfect for creating rustic perennial beds, adding beauty to terraces, and making a statement in group plantings, Sweet William is also a popular choice for cut flower arrangements, allowing you to bring its colorful charm indoors. An added bonus for gardeners is that this plant is largely avoided by snails, helping to keep your blooms intact.

With its insect-friendly nature and light fragrance, it’s a welcome addition to any garden.

For successful cultivation, sow Sweet William seeds by covering them thinly with soil, pressing down lightly, and ensuring they remain moist. After approximately 4 weeks, transplant the seedlings, providing a spacing of 20 cm between plants and 25 cm between rows.

Sweet William thrives in a sunny and warm location with nutrient-rich, sandy-loamy soil that contains a little lime. Germination typically occurs within 7 to 14 days when the soil temperature is between 15 and 18°C.

Remember that as a biennial, you’ll generally see foliage growth in the first year, followed by a beautiful display of colorful double blooms in the second year, providing long-lasting beauty to your garden. It is also suitable for growing in containers, offering versatility in your garden design.

• Commonly Known as Sweet William
• Biennial Plant with Colorful, Double Flowers
• Long Blooming Period
• Excellent for Rustic Beds, Terraces, and Group Plantings
• Popular Cut Flower
• Largely Avoided by Snails
• Insect-Friendly with a Light Fragrance
• Prefers Sunny, Warm Location
• Grows in Nutrient-Rich, Sandy-Loamy Soil with Lime
• Reaches Approximately 50 cm in Height
• Suitable for Container Planting

Order your Dianthus Barbatus (Sweet William) seeds today and look forward to a beautiful display of colorful double blooms in your garden in its second year!