SWEET WILLIAM
DESCRIPTION
Sweet william Wee Willie (Dianthus barbatus) is a
short-lived perennial or biennial plant that produces five-petaled, small,
fringed, and nectar-rich flowers that come in different patterns in white,
pink, and purple.
Sweet william plant attracts birds,
bees, and butterflies and makes an attractive touch to the garden with its
sweet cloves fragrance. Growing sweet william in pots/containers is perfect as
it provides favorable conditions for the plant. Buy the best quality Sweet
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Product
Detail
- Seed quantity: 50 Seeds
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Growing season: Spring, Late Summer, and Before Winter
- Sowing method: Direct/Seedling transplant
- Germination temperature: 10-21°C
- Germination Time: 10 to 15 days
- Blooming Time: Spring, summer
What
size grow bag is best for Sweet William?
When
To Sow Sweet William Seeds In India
You can sow Sweet William seeds in
the spring but it is a biennial plant that grows the first year and blooms the
second year (in spring). So, it is best to plant them in late summer (June) or
before winter (September-November) to get flowers in spring.
How
To Grow Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus)
Sow Sweet William seeds directly
into pots/grow bags or you can start with the seedling method. Sweet William
prefers a temperature of 10-21°C for germination and above 18°C the growth
becomes weak.
Sweet
William Seeds Sowing Method
Take a pot or grow bag,
fill it with potting soil mix, and sow Sweet William seeds about ⅛ inch deep. Water the
seeds from a watering can
and keep the pot in partial shade. Sweet William seeds will take 10-15 days to
germinate. When the seedlings have a few leaves, thin them to a distance of
8-12 inches.
Fertilizer
For Sweet William Plant
Use an all-purpose balanced
fertilizer every 2 months during the growing season.
Sweet
William Flower Plant Care Tips
Soil – Sweet William prefers well-draining, loamy soil and does
not grow well in heavy, wet soil.
Water – Regular watering is good for sweet william plants but avoid
over-watering as it can lead to fungal diseases in the plants.
Sunlight – Sweet William thrives in full sun but it can also tolerate
light shade.
Temperature – Sweet William can tolerate light frost but not survive in
deep freezes and plants become dormant in temperatures above 29°C.
Common pests and diseases – Slugs and snails attack the Sweet William plant and it is
infected with fungal diseases such as crown rot and rust rot if planted in
poorly drained soil.
Sweet
William Flower Season In India
Typically, Sweet William produces
colorful clusters of flowers from spring through summer.
Sweet
William Plants Special Feature
- Common name – Sweet William
- Scientific name – Dianthus barbatus
- Height – up to 2 feet
- Level of growing – Moderate
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climate, age, height, etc.
