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Sweet William Seeds - Tall Single Mix

Simple beauty and enchanting fragrance describe these classic blooms

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dianthus barbatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 20 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

A beautiful mix of red, pink, white and bicolor blooms. Easy to grow and perfect for containers or garden beds, Tall Single Mix will fill your garden with color and fragrance!

This beautiful Biennial, or short lived Perennial, is a lovely example of the diversity of popular garden flowers, Dianthus. Easy to grow in full sun or partial shade, Sweet William is adaptable to a variety of soil types.

  • Biennial; Excellent in the garden or in a vase
  • Easy to grow; Spring blooming
  • Adaptable to both sun and shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 635 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 30,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 120,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 480,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sweet William Planting Guide to learn more.

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Sweet William Seeds - Tall Single Mix

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Sweet William Seeds - Tall Single Mix FAQs

What is Tall Single Mix Sweet William also known as?

Tall Single Mix Sweet William is also known as Dianthus.

Is Tall Single Mix Sweet William resistant to animals or disease?

Tall Single Mix Sweet William is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Tall Single Mix Sweet William?

Tall Single Mix Sweet William is an open pollinated seed.

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