Flowers
Dianthus barbatus 'Nigrescens'
Sweet William
These traditional Sweet Williams are covered in dark burgundy-chocolate flowers as early as May. They make great cut flowers through May and June. If cutting while young, can last 2-3 weeks in water. Mix with fresh lime greens and tulips for a sumptuous display.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Height
- 40cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow undercover April-May, 1cm deep in seed soil. From May-June, seeds can be sown where they are to flower in a moist well prepared seed bed. Plant out/thin out seedlings to 30cm apart. If grown under cover, harden off young plants and plant out when risk of frost has passed. Flowers appear the following Spring.
Aftercare
Deadhead regularly and feed with a balanced fertiliser every couple of months to increase flowering.
Gallery
Ref. SED003