Sweet William Dianthus Seeds
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a beloved cottage‑garden biennial known for its fragrant, multi‑colored flower clusters, neat mounded habit, and excellent cut‑flower performance. Blooms appear in shades of red, pink, rose, white, and bicolors—often with intricate eye patterns and picotee edges.
What is Sweet William?
A traditional Dianthus species frequently highlighted in gardening and floral‑design guides for its fragrance, durability, and old‑fashioned charm. Plants form tidy rosettes their first year and send up sturdy flowering stems in their second.
Why gardeners choose it:
• Fragrant flower clusters in rich mixed colors
• Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and cutting
• Biennial habit with reliable reseeding
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Strong stems and long vase life
Growth Habit: Biennial or short‑lived perennial
Bloom Colors: Red, pink, rose, white, bicolors
Height: 12–24 inches
Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Sowing Depth: Lightly covered
Planting Instructions:
• Direct‑sow Sweet William seeds outdoors in spring or fall, or start indoors 6–8 weeks early.
• Cover seeds lightly (about 1/8 inch) and keep soil evenly moist.
• Germination typically occurs in 7–21 days.
• Space plants 8–12 inches apart for compact, mounded growth.
• Prefers well‑drained soil; avoid excessive fertilization.
• Allow some seed heads to mature for natural reseeding and long‑term stands.
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