Dianthus barbatus/Sweet William

  Dianthus barbatus/ Sweet William is an herbaceous perennial or biennial that is often planted as an annual flower. It is a very beautiful plant that achieve 60 cm high.  The flowering plant, with average pointed green leaves, produces blooms in vibrant shades that attract pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. This plant does best in full sun and is best suited for use in gardens, perennial beds, or containers. Sweet William is generally easy to grow and likes regular water, but not oversaturation. It is quite hardy to heat and thrive during hot weather conditions. Sow the seeds of Sweet William in early spring or early summer and it will be blossoming the following year. There are 300 seeds in package.

Biennial/short lived perennial  

Height - 60 cm (24")

Sow - 5-8 cm deep

Days to germination  - 14 days (25 C)

Days to maturity - 360