Sweet William 'Fire Star'

Dianthus barbatus

How to grow Sweet William 'Fire Star'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Fertilize in Spring & Summer. Cut back after flowering.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Fire Star is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing Fire Star from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Fire Star about 49 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Fire Star

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Fire Star is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Fire Star