• Close-up of Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed seeds in packaging
  • Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed flowers in bloom with red and white petals
  • A vibrant display of Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed flowers with various colors
  • Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed seedlings growing in a garden bed
  • Assorted Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed flowers showcasing shades of red and pink
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Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden

Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed

£2.05
£2.05
Tax included.

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

Clusters of fragrant and rich coloured , 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 20cm high x 30cm spread

 

Sweet William Indian Carpet 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 Indian Carpet Mixed seeds in packaging
    Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed flowers in bloom with red and white petals
    A vibrant display of Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed flowers with various colors
    Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed seedlings growing in a garden bed
    Assorted Sweet William Indian Carpet Mixed flowers showcasing shades of red and pink