• Close-up of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers showcasing their vibrant colors
  • An arrangement of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers with distinctive eye patterns
  • A variety of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers held in a bouquet
  • A display of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers with pink and white hues
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Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden

Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed

£2.05
£2.05
Tax included.

Sweet Williams is a short-lived perennial but I prefer to grow them as biennials so I sow fresh seeds each late spring/early summer so that they will flower the following spring.

Clusters of fragrant, bi-coloured flowers, these sweet Williams will bloom from mid-spring onwards.  Easy to grow, these fabulous traditional cottage garden plants also make wonderful cut flowers.

Quantity of Seeds 500 Seeds
Type Biennial
Genus Dianthus barbatus
Sow Seeds

Sow sparingly into trays or directly outdoors from May-July.  Cover with a light covering of compost & firm down.  Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.  When large enough to handle prick out & pot on.
Plant Out

Plant out into final flowering positions by September.  Will flower the following spring.  Like full sun or light shade.  Deadhead flowers to encourage a second blooming.
Flowers May-August
Height & Spread 45cm high x 30cm spread

 

Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed

RHS Plants for Pollinators.

The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
    Close-up of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers showcasing their vibrant colors
    An arrangement of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers with distinctive eye patterns
    A variety of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers held in a bouquet
    A display of Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed flowers with pink and white hues