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Dianthus barbatus Nigrescens Group
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Dianthus barbatus Nigrescens Group
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Dianthus barbatus Nigrescens Group


Sweet William

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.185.300


Sweet William is an old-fashioned cottage garden plant that usually grows as a self seeding biennial. This taller strain produces a mound of bronzy-green leaves, bearing showy clusters of unique maroon-red to black flowers for several weeks. Excellent as a cut flower. Remove fading flowers to encourage more buds to form. Pruning plants back hard after blooming will encourage them to survive for another year. Self-sown seedlings may be moved in fall or early spring.

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Dianthus barbatus Nigrescens Group


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Black
  Mixed
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Fragrant
  Massed
Height
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.