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Dianthus Barbatus Sweet William
Flower
FlowerDianthus barbatus
- Partial sun
- Zones 3–9
- 100 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Perennial
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
2-4" clusters of single-petaled, coral-pink blooms on long, strong stems. Compared to the Sweet™ series, blooms are wider, flatter, less globe-shaped, and have more of an umbel form. Plant vernalization is not required to initiate flowering. Fragrant blooms. Plants are high-yielding, producing long-lasting blooms, up to 14 days. Tender perennial in Zones 6-8. Raw, uncoated seed.
Planting
Direct sow in late spring for next year's bloom, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Biennial, blooms second year from seed.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Crown rot, rust, fusarium wilt in hot, humid conditions.