Sweet-william
Dianthus barbatus
Sweet William is a cheerful, easy-to-grow flowering plant prized for its richly colored and fragrant flower clusters that bloom in late spring to early summer. Plant it in a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-drained soil, and water regularly without letting the roots sit in standing water. Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering season and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Moist Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
4.5 – 5
Temperature
0° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 15, 2019 by Dieter Wagner (cc-by-sa)
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