Sweet William Barbarini® Red Market Basket

Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William is a classic, biennial (two year life cycle) dianthus species that typically produces low-growing mounds of lush, bright green foliage and highly fragrant, showy clusters of single flowers in shades of white, pink, red, and violet with fringed or picotee petals. Sweet William make for wonderful cut flowers, showy edging and groundcover plants in cottage gardens and at the base of roses, or near other, taller perennials such as Nepeta, Salvia, and Sedum. This variety displays showy clusters of single flowers late spring into summer comprised of red to burgundy petals. Plant in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1 inch of water, once a week, for the first year. Deadhead or shear, and fertilize, to encourage new blooms. Let flowers self-seed or collect and sow seed in late summer. Mulch 1-2"" to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring when necessary.

• Full Sun
• 6-12" h x 6-12" w
• Attracts Pollinators
• Container Garden