Collection: ๐ Sweet William โ Sweet Series
The Sweet Series Sweet William is a modern, high-performance cut-flower type Dianthus bred for uniform growth, strong stems, and extended vase life. This improved series features large, rounded flower heads packed with fragrant blooms in an exceptional range of rich and pastel colorsโincluding White, Pink, Purple, Scarlet, and Mix.
Unlike traditional biennial Sweet Williams, the Sweet Series flowers reliably in the first year from seed, offering growers fast, consistent production. Perfect for professional cut-flower growers and market bouquets, these plants produce vigorous, branching stems ideal for early- to mid-summer harvests.
๐ฟย Growing Information
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Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
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Height: 20โ28 in (50โ70 cm)
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Spacing: 6โ9 in (15โ23 cm)
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Sun: Full sun
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained
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Germination: 7โ14 days at 65โ70ยฐF (18โ21ยฐC)
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Sow: Indoors 6โ8 weeks before transplanting outdoors
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Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
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Uses: Cut flower, borders, pollinator gardens
Tips:
Pinch young plants to encourage branching. Harvest when half of the florets on each umbel are open for longest vase life. Thrives in cool, bright conditions.