How to grow Sweet William

Dianthus

Remove old flower heads to prolong flowering season. Take cuttings from non flowering side shoots in the summer to make fresh plants as they are past their best in two or three years.
Perennial Dianthus can be rejuvenated by cutting down the stems after the first flush of flowers, this tidies the plant and encourages new growth and a further burst of blooms
Dianthus plants prefer alkaline conditions but can manage more neutral clay as long as the soil is not too wet in winter

Growing Sweet william from seed

May be Winter Sown.
Can be grown from seed but they are easier from cuttings. Choose non flowering side shoots in the summer

Transplanting Sweet william

Well drained chalky soil in a sunny position is best for dianthus, they dislike wet. Suitable for the front of the border or to edge a path, also great in pots or in a rockery.

Sweet william is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Sweet william

Long lasting cut flower

How long does Sweet william take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sweet william takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Sweet william to germinate?
4 days

Average 4 days | Min 2 days | Max 66 days (14)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sweet william?
+ 76 days

Average 76 days | Min 45 days | Max 94 days (6)

Days to Maturity How long until Sweet william is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 58 days

Average 58 days | Min 15 days | Max 362 days (9)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sweet william?
= 138 days

Other names for Sweet william

Carnation, Dianthus, Jade, Pink

Dianthus x

Misspellings: dianthas, Dianthus nanus giganteus, Sweet William the Conqueror, William the Conqueror

Footnotes

1 http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/poison-control/Plants/pinks.aspx


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