Sweet William, Sweet White

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

Large pure white 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.

Note: These seeds may be pelleted to improve ease of handling. We recommend using pelleted seeds within one year of purchase. For additional information, please call our office Monday through Thursday (8am to 4pm) at 1-888-977-7159.