Sweet William Flower Seed
LIFELEX Sweet William Flower Seed (45 per packet)
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Sales Package
1 seed
Pack of
1
Brand
LIFELEX
Model Name
SWEETWILLIAM_136
Quantity
45 per packet
Common Name
Sweet William Flower
Flowering Plant
Yes
Suitable For
Indoor, Outdoor
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Sales Package
1 seed
Pack of
1
General
Brand
LIFELEX
Model Name
SWEETWILLIAM_136
Quantity
45 per packet
Common Name
Sweet William Flower
Flowering Plant
Yes
Suitable For
Indoor, Outdoor
Type of Seed
Flower
Organic
Yes
Family
Caryophyllaceae Family.
Scientific Name
Dianthus barbatus.
Uses
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) flower seeds are primarily used for their ornamental value in gardens, attracting pollinators and providing fragrant, long-lasting blooms for cut flower arrangements and containers. They can be used as a garnish in culinary dishes and beverages, and traditionally, the plant has been used in herbal medicine for its properties in treating respiratory conditions, inflammation, and improving digestion.
Soil Nutrient Requirements
Sweet William flower seeds require well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter, and they prefer a soil pH between 5.6 and 7.0. Incorporating organic fertilizers or compost is beneficial for optimal growth and prolonged blooming, while avoiding heavy, wet conditions helps prevent root rot.
Sowing Method
How to Grow Sweet Williams - Flower Patch FarmhouseTo sow Sweet William seeds, plant them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in a seed starting mix, or directly outdoors after the frost has passed, planting them 1/8 inch deep. Keep the seeds in a sunny spot with temperatures between 59-68°F (15-20°C), keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs within 10-14 days. For transplanting, allow seedlings to grow for about a month before planting them into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny location, with plants spaced 12-20 cm (15-20 feet) apart.
Germination Time
10 Days
Watering
250 ml for 2 days
Sunlight
3 - 5 hours a day
Max Shelf Life
36 Months
Season
Winter (Less than 10C), Mild Winter (10C - 21C), Mild Summer (21C - 30C), Summer (30C and Above)
Soil Type
Mixed Soil (50% Clay + 50% Sand)
Net Quantity
45 per packet
Additional Features
Care Instructions
Grow Sweet William in full sun to achieve the best flowers, in free-draining soil, ideally with a neutral to slightly acid pH, though they tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Grow in borders, bedding displays and as a gap-filler.
Other Features
Sweet William flower seeds yield plants with fragrant, colorful, clustered blooms in shades of pink, red, white, and bi-colors that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. These seeds are easy to grow, requiring full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering, and produce long-lasting flowers ideal for borders, beds, containers, and cut arrangements. The flowers are also drought-tolerant and can be dried for potpourri.
Key Features
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) seeds produce fragrant, colorful, long-lasting flowers that are easy to grow and attract pollinators. Key features include vibrant clusters of pink, red, and white blooms, a spicy, sweet fragrance, and a versatile, compact growth habit suitable for borders, beds, and containers. These biennial flowers are an excellent choice for cottage gardens and are beloved by beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
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Sweet William grows in the mountains of southern Europe from the Pyrenees east to the Carpathians and the Balkans, with a variety disjunct in northeastern China, Korea, and southeasternmost Russia. It grows to 13–92 cm tall (depending on the variety), with green to glaucous blue-green tapered leaves 4–10 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are produced in a dense cluster of up to 30 at the top of the stems (known as an umbel) and have a spicy, clove-like scent; each flower is 2–3 cm diameter with five petals with serrated edges; in wild plants the petals are red with a white base.
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Plant Seed
Country of Origin
India
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