DIANTHUS - Sweet William

OP Open Pollinated

(2000 seeds)

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Beautifully detailed clusters of scented flowers.

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This heritage variety is understandably popular thanks to its magnificent clusters of red, pink and white delicately detailed, scented blooms. They're unbelievably easy to grow Read More

This heritage variety is understandably popular thanks to its magnificent clusters of red, pink and white delicately detailed, scented blooms. They're unbelievably easy to grow and promise gardening success that has kept them popular through centuries of gardening innovations. Try them as a cut flower and enjoy your blooms indoors.

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Quantity

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Days to Flower

120-200 days

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

45cm

Flower Colour

Pink

Product Details

Common Name: DIANTHUS - Sweet William

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 2000

Days to Flower: 120-200 days

Watering: Medium

Flower Colour: Pink

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Additional Features: Butterfly Lovers, Flower, Fragrance, Beds, Borders, Containers, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Heirloom, Ornamental

Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus

Germination Time: 21 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun|Part Shade

Plant Height: 45cm

Sow Depth: 5mm

Best Months to Plant – Dianthus
Climate Zone	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Arid		✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Subtropical		✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Tropical			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Dianthus
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Dianthus
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Dianthus
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Dianthus
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Dianthus
Method	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Sow seed thinly on moist soil or seedling medium and cover very lightly with 5mm fine soil. Keep moist until germination.

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How to Sow

Sow seed thinly on moist soil or seedling medium and cover very lightly with 5mm fine soil. Keep moist until germination.

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