Sweet William ‘Super Duplex Mix’
Dianthus barbatus
Description
This old-fashioned favorite is both beautiful and hardworking. Highly fragrant, dense flower heads have a hydrangea-like quality and are perfect for mixed bouquets. This diverse mix includes a high percentage of double flowers in shades of rich maroon, magenta, rose-pink, blush, and white.
Details
Plant type: biennial
Height: 12 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 330 to 360 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 12 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 330 to 360 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors in trays from late spring to early summer and transplant seedlings out at least 6 weeks before the first autumn frost in order for plants to establish before winter. Very cold-tolerant.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when just a few flowers on a head are open. Flowers will often last 2 weeks in the vase.
Details
Description
This old-fashioned favorite is both beautiful and hardworking. Highly fragrant, dense flower heads have a hydrangea-like quality and are perfect for mixed bouquets. This diverse mix includes a high percentage of double flowers in shades of rich maroon, magenta, rose-pink, blush, and white.
Details
Plant type: biennial
Height: 12 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 330 to 360 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 12 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 330 to 360 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors in trays from late spring to early summer and transplant seedlings out at least 6 weeks before the first autumn frost in order for plants to establish before winter. Very cold-tolerant.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when just a few flowers on a head are open. Flowers will often last 2 weeks in the vase.
Sources
How to Grow
Sources
How to Grow
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