Looking for a sweet cottage garden flower? Try growing Dianthus Barbatus - also known as Sweet William. The mounding habit is great in planters & borders.
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Dianthus barbatus 'Auricula Eyed Mixed' (Sweet William) is a biennial prized for its densely packed, flattened clusters of small flowers adorned with contrasting pale centers. Blooming from late spring to the first frosts, the fragrant bicolored flowers come in crimson, purple and pink. The vivid blossoms rise on erect stems above low mounds of grass-like, mid green leaves. No cottage garden would be without this old favorite, but it has a place in every garden.
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Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a short-lived, herbaceous perennial or biennial flowering plant ideal for use in cottage gardens, perennial beds, or containers. The flowers come in many vibrant shades and are attractive to pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Planting Sweet William in late spring will usually produce flowers the following year, although some new cultivars bloom in the first year if you start the seeds early enough. Botanical Name: Dianthus barbatus Common Name: Sweet William, bearded pink, pinks Family: Caryophyllaceae Plant Type: Herbaceous, Perennial Mature Size: 1-2 ft. tall, 0.5-1 ft. wide Sun Exposure: Full sun, part shade Soil Type: Moist, Well-drained Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer Flower Color: Red, Pink, White, and Bicolor Hardiness Zones: 4a-9b, USDA Native Area: Europe Toxicity: Toxic to pets and people Sweet William Care: Easy to grow when provided with filtered sun and rich, well-drained soil. The plants readily self-seed each year under optimal growing conditions, so you will likely have a fresh batch of beautiful flowers to admire every summer. Space Sweet Williams about eight inches apart as bedding plants to allow for the dense foliage that appears during the first year. Light Unless you live in a hot Southern region, Sweet William appreciates a full sun position. They can tolerate light shade, but too much shade results in leggy, floppy plants. In hot regions, some afternoon shade is a good to help prolong the bloom time. Soil Sweet William can tolerate many soil types, except wet, heavy conditions. A well-drained, fertile, loamy site is ideal. The plants can survive in soils with various pH levels too but often do best in a slightly alkaline one. Some growers add lime to the soil before planting. Water Water Sweet William regularly through the growing season, but take care not to over-water. Waterlogged conditions promote fungal diseases in this species. A moist but not saturated substrate is best. Temperature and Humidity For a flowering plant, Sweet William is relatively cold-hardy. It can survive light frosts, but deep freezes will result in the plant dying down. This species doesn't do well with high humidity, and temperatures above 85° F can result in dormancy. Fertilizer Sweet William should be fed with an all-purpose fertilizer every couple of months while they are growing. Propagating Sweet William Propagating Sweet William from cuttings is possible. However, because these plants are short-lived, many people simply purchase cold-treated plants during the spring to grow them as annuals. How to Grow Sweet William From Seed Sweet William is easy to grow from seed, but they don't typically bloom the first year. The seed can be sown into the ground in the late spring or early summer when there is no danger of frost. They prefer cool temperatures of around 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit and consistently moist soil for germination. Temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit can result in weak, leggy growth. These plants don't like to be over-crowded, so, as the seeds germinate, thin them out so there is adequate air circulation. If you want to see blooms in the first year of planting, you could try sowing the seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last spring frost. Harden them off and transplant the seedlings outside in cell packs or containers once the danger of frost has passed. Common Pests & Plant Diseases Fungal diseases like rust and crown rot can be a problem for Sweet William if it is planted in poorly drained soil or overwatered2. It is also attractive to slugs and snails. How to Get Sweet Williams to Bloom With their small clusters of flowers, Sweet Williams offer a splash of color right through the summer. Under the correct conditions, these biennials can bloom from May through to October in their flowering year. Their bright range of colors includes reds, pinks, whites, purples, and variegates. Some flowers are fragrant, but many cultivars are scentless. Their fringed and bearded petals are what give them their alternative "bearded pink" name. Ensuring Sweet William has moist but well-drained soil is crucial for healthy and abundant bloom production. Overly hot temperatures also impact flowering capabilities. Deadheading spent flowers will also encourage more blooms. However, stop deadheading in the late summer to encourage self-seeding for new plants the following year. Approximately ~ 40 seeds/package
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Sweet William Mixed (Dianthus Barbatus) Sweet William Mix (Dianthus Barbatus) - There is no disappointment with this flower seed! This Dianthus Sweet William mix is a short-lived perennial wild flower seed that is perhaps best grown as a biennial. Many of the new cultivars will bloom the first year from flower seed when the seed is started early enough. Sweet William flowers are grown best in deep, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun, but generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates such as the South. In optimum growing conditions it will re-seed each year and remain in the garden for many years as if it were a long-lived perennial. Prompt deadheading of spent flowers (shear back large plantings) promotes perennial tendencies. Sow Sweet William seeds directly in the garden in prepared soil after danger of frost has passed. SOWING Season: Perennial Height: 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) Bloom Season: Spring and summer Bloom Color: Mix Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.0 - 7.2 Germination temperature: 15 - 21C (60 - 70F) Depth: 2 mm (1/16 inch) Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 30cm (12 inches)
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Duizendschoon is tweejarig en kan soms enkele jaren achter elkaar terug komen. Na een jaar of 3 is de fut eruit en moet je weer zaaien.
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Duizendschoon is tweejarig en kan soms enkele jaren achter elkaar terug komen. Na een jaar of 3 is de fut eruit en moet je weer zaaien.
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) is a biennial or short-lived perennial prized for its densely packed, flattened clusters of small flowers from late spring to the first frosts. Flowers may be single or double and come in a wide array of colors from white to dark red, often in bicolor combinations, sometimes with a contrasting eye and fringed petals. The vivid blossoms rise on stiff, erect stems above prostrate rosettes of wide, lance-shaped, pale to dark green leaves. No cottage garden would be without this old favorite, but it has a place in every garden.
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Die Bartnelke darf in keinem romantischen Bauerngarten fehlen. Die einfach zu pflegende Pflanze ist in zahlreichen Blütenfarben und Zuchtformen im Gartenfachhandel erhältlich. Es handelt sich bei Bartnelken um ein- bis mehrjährige Pflanzen, die sich im …
Sweet William pink (Dianthus Barbatus) - There is no disappointment with this wild flower seed! It is winter hardy to USDA Zones 3-9. This Dianthus Sweet William mix is a short-lived perennial wild flower seed that is perhaps best grown as a biennial. Many of the new cultivars will bloom the first year from wild flower seed when the seed is started early enough. Sweet William flowers are grown best in deep, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun, but generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates such as the South. In optimum growing conditions it will re-seed each year and remain in the garden for many years as if it were a long-lived perennial. Prompt deadheading of spent flowers (shear back large plantings) promotes perennial tendencies. Sow the flower seeds directly in the garden in prepared soil after danger of frost has passed.
Duizendschoon is tweejarig en kan soms enkele jaren achter elkaar terug komen. Na een jaar of 3 is de fut eruit en moet je weer zaaien.
