Sweet William, Amazon Lavender Magic

Sweet William 'Amazon Lavender Magic' (F1), Dianthus x barbatus - 25 seeds avg.

Clusters of blooms in shades of lavender-pink and white on strong-stemmed plants. Puts on a long-lasting show in the garden and in bouquets. No cold period required.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Transplanting is recommended.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 7-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-9” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 18-30” tall.
• 105-120 days to bloom.
• Winter hardy to zone 5.

Keep the Blooms Coming: 

• Harvest the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest two to three side shoots.
• Cut future stems at the base of the stem being harvested.
• For long-lasting cut flowers, harvest when 1/3 of the flowers are open.