dianthus plant seeds Sweet William Dianthus

dianthus plant seeds Sweet William DianthusThis familiar biennial features large 4" clusters of 1 2" flowers on 18 24"stems. Blooms in June and thereafter, in lots of different colors from white through deep red. Reseeds itself vigorously. The 1936 Vicks Seed catalog describes Sweet William as a favorite of old time gardens, so it has been around a century or more and remains a personal favorite. 100 seeds PLANTING Dianthus barbatus Biennial, Zones 3 9 Germination: 7 10 days Germination

This familiar biennial features large 4" clusters of 1/2" flowers on 18-24"stems. Blooms in June and thereafter, in lots of different colors from white through deep red. Reseeds itself vigorously. The 1936 Vicks Seed catalog describes Sweet William as a favorite of old-time gardens, so it has been around a century or more and remains a personal favorite.

100 seeds 

PLANTING

Dianthus barbatus 

Biennial, Zones 3-9

Germination: 7-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on surface and lightly cover seeds

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant after the last frost, 10-12" apart. 

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow mid to late spring or fall. Sow 3-5 seeds 10-12" apart

Growth Habit: Upright

Height and Width:  18-24" x 12-18"

Spacing: 10-12" apart

Light Needs:  Full sun

Soil Needs: Loose, rich, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: Blooms the second season

Uses:  Flower beds, containers, cut flowers, attracts pollinators

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Harvest flowers often for bouquets or deadhead for continuous blooms.