Common Name(s): Sweet William Botanical Name: Dianthus barbatus Cultivar: Tall Double Mix Type: Biennial Hardiness: US zones 4 to 8 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Water Requirements: Low Bloom Colors: Pink, rose, red, white, lavender. Height: 18 to 24 inches Spacing: 16 inches Features: Showy blooms, long-lasting cut flower Description: Showy, fragrant and long-blooming. These versatile plants are as much loved in gardens today as they were a staple in your grandmother's garden. Vigorous plants form spreading clumps, each with many tall sturdy stems. Dazzling blooms in shades of pink, rose, deep red, lavender, white and bi-colors. Uses: Cut flower arrangements, cottage and rock gardens, large containers, mixed beds and borders. Best planted in partial shade in southern climates and full sun elsewhere. Sweet William requires adequate drainage, and prefers a slightly basic soil but adapts well to a variety of soil types. Plants should be divided every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. Germination Requirements: Germination occurs in less than two weeks under warm, moist conditions.

• Packet Weight: 100 mg. Approximate Seed Count: 60

Packet Weight: 100 mg. Approximate Seed Count: 60