Sweet William (Dianthus) – 250 Seeds
Fill your garden with old-fashioned charm and a delightful, spicy fragrance with our Sweet William seeds. This beloved heirloom is a cottage garden classic, celebrated for its dense, rounded clusters of beautiful, fringed flowers. This mix produces a stunning array of colors, from rich reds and pinks to crisp whites, often in beautiful bi-color patterns. A favorite of bees and butterflies, Sweet William is an exceptional, long-lasting cut flower and a wonderfully easy-to-grow addition to any garden border. ⭐ What you'll love Dense clusters of beautiful, fringed flowers in a mix of vibrant colors. A wonderful, spicy, clove-like fragrance that perfumes the garden air. An excellent and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets. An easy-to-grow, self-sowing biennial that acts like a short-lived perennial. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Biennial (often grown as an annual) Height: 12-24 inches Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year, or first if started very early. USDA Zone: 3-11 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring or summer for blooms the following year. Can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Depth: Plant seeds just below the surface of the soil. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil. Care: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer bloom period. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Fill your garden with old-fashioned charm and a delightful, spicy fragrance with our Sweet William seeds. This beloved heirloom is a cottage garden classic, celebrated for its dense, rounded clusters of beautiful, fringed flowers. This mix produces a stunning array of colors, from rich reds and pinks to crisp whites, often in beautiful bi-color patterns. A favorite of bees and butterflies, Sweet William is an exceptional, long-lasting cut flower and a wonderfully easy-to-grow addition to any garden border.
⭐ What you'll love
- Dense clusters of beautiful, fringed flowers in a mix of vibrant colors.
- A wonderful, spicy, clove-like fragrance that perfumes the garden air.
- An excellent and long-lasting cut flower for beautiful bouquets.
- An easy-to-grow, self-sowing biennial that acts like a short-lived perennial.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 250 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Biennial (often grown as an annual)
- Height: 12-24 inches
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year, or first if started very early.
- USDA Zone: 3-11
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring or summer for blooms the following year. Can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
- Depth: Plant seeds just below the surface of the soil.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.
- Care: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage a longer bloom period.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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