Sweet William, Sweet Scarlet

Sweet William, Sweet Scarlet, Dianthus x barbatus - 50 seeds avg.

Large scarlet red blooms on strong-stemmed plants. Puts on a long-lasting show in the garden and in bouquets, making Sweet William a must-have for every spring garden. 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 seed; allow 7-14 days to germinate.
• Grows 18"-24" tall, space transplants 9" apart in the garden.
• Winter hardy in zone 5 and south.

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