Common
name: "Sweet William"
Latin name: Dianthus barbatus hybrids
Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, June - July Flower type: Clusters
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 100's
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Dianthus
barbatus 'Mix'
Sweet William
Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Sweet William in full sun in well drained soil. "Sweet William"
adapts well to most soil types. Space new container grown plants 12"
apart. Sweet William is a good choice for growing in
containers.
"Sweet William" is actually classified as a
biennial that freely re-seeds its self every season. Deadhead
after flowering to limit spread or over crowding. They are
great for
attracting Butterflies.
Propagation:
Sweet William seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early
spring and moved outdoors after danger of hard frost has passed
or purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. Sweet
William plant can be divided in early spring.
