Description

Sweet William Double Blend Seeds produce vibrant clusters of edible, double flowers in shades of white, pink, rose, red, purplish, and bi-colored tones. These charming flowers are not only a delight in the garden, attracting butterflies and bees with their sweet and spicy scent, but also serve as a unique culinary garnish. The mild-clove-flavored petals make a stunning addition to salads, desserts, and drinks, while the dense flower heads make them one of the longest-lasting cut flowers. As a biennial, Sweet William grows foliage the first year and blooms in the second, with the potential for returning in mild climates. For consistent blooms, reseeding every year is recommended.

Botanical Name: Dianthus barbatus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native: Europe, Asia
Hardiness: Biennial or short-lived perennial in USDA zones 3–9. Foliage first year, flowers second year.
Plant Dimensions: 12″–20″ tall and wide
Variety Information: ½” white, pink, rose, red, purplish, bi-colored flowers in densely packet flattened heads (3″–5″ diameter).
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 68°–72°F.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Thinning: When ½” tall, thin to 1 every 12″

540 seeds.