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Sweet William Dianthus
One sniff will tell you why Sweet William is so popular! Large clusters of small, fragrant blooms brighten up borders and rock gardens. This old-fashioned favorite is fast growing and blooms earlier than most other perennials, so your garden is never without color!. Light: Full sun to partial shade Blooms: Early summer Height: Up to 15"
Size: Bareroot
Zone 3 to 9
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| Botanical Name: |
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Dianthus barbatus |
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| Form: |
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Perennial/biennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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12 - 15" |
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| Spread: |
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12 - 15" |
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| Spacing: |
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12 - 15" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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3 - 9 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Glossy, dark green lance-like foliage. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Carnation like, dense flat or dome shaped terminal clusters 3-5" across. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Different shades of red, pink, white and bi-color |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Late spring to early summer |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Rich, moist, but well drained. Does not grow well in acid soil, may need to add lime. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate to fast. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Very popular and old fashioned favorite. Slight fragrance is nice and not overpowering for a cut flower arrangement. Considered a short lived perennial or biennial which tends to self seed. |
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| Pruning: |
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Remove spent flower heads to prolong blooming. |
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