Item #1087
Biennial. Charming large clusters of edible, double flowers in a myriad of colors, and one of the longest lasting cut flowers available! In the garden, butterflies and bees love the sweet and spicy scented flowers. As a biennial, Sweet William forms a lovely plant the first year, then flowers the second. In mild climates, plants may return the following year. However, for the best flower production, we recommend reseeding every year so you'll be sure to always have flowering plants. If flowers are left on the plant, it will reseed readily, and is always a welcome garden guest. Biennial in USDA zones 3-9.
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Biennial |
Full sun to part shade |
Blooms late spring |
12"-20" tall |
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When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost. Sow up until early summer for bloom the following year. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 68°-72°F.
When to start inside: 8 to 10 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Optimum germination temperature is 68° - 72°F. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
Artist: Donna Clement
Item #1087
0.75 grams
These are some simple techniques you can use to extend the life of your cut flowers from days, to over a week.
1) In the morning or early evening,…
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