Dianthus Seeds - Sweet William Single Mix
$3.25
Dianthus barbutus
These brilliant little flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. Plants grow 8-18" tall and bloom the second year. Direct-seed or transplant after last frost. Prefer sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Long-lasting cut flower. Summer blooming. Biennial. (0.2 Gram Packet)
- Planting Information
- Growing Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 10000 | n/a | n/a | 1-2 years |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 70°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1/16" | 2-4" | 120 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 6-10" | 5-10 | Perennial | 2-3 years |
Site Selection
Dianthus is a biennial that prefers full sun to partial shade and rich, moist soil with good drainage.
Cultivation
Direct seed outdoors in late spring or sow indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 70°F. Sow seeds 1/16"'deep and 2-4" apart. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Thin seedlings to 6-10" apart. If allowed to set seed, plants will return to your garden year after year.