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Sweet William - Buy 3, Get 3 Free! Sweet William - Buy 3, Get 3 Free!
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: 12-15"
Zones:3-9
Size: Bareroot
Deer Resistant


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76259  Sweet William
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Botanical Name:   Dianthus barbatus
 
Form:   Perennial/biennial
 
Sun Exposure:   Partial Shade/Full Sun
 
Height/Habit:   12 - 15"
 
Spread:   12 - 15"
 
Spacing:   12 - 15"
 
Hardiness Zone:   3 - 9
 
Foliage Type:   Glossy, dark green lance-like foliage.
 
Flower Form:   Carnation like, dense flat or dome shaped terminal clusters 3-5" across.
 
Flower Color:   Different shades of red, pink, white and bi-color
 
Flowering Date:   Late spring to early summer
 
Soil Requirements:   Rich, moist, but well drained. Does not grow well in acid soil, may need to add lime.
 
Growth Rate:   Moderate to fast.
 
Unique Characteristics:   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.
 
Pruning:   Remove spent flower heads to prolong blooming.
 

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