Sweet William Wee Willie Mix 100 Seeds

Dwarf. Very dwarf, early to bloom, single flowers.

Garden Height: 20cm
Ideal for: Bedding

These seeds have been tested and obtained 97% Germination Rate.

Guide to Growing Sweet William

Dianthus can come in many forms; annuals and perennials include the carnations, whereas the biennials include Sweet William.

How to Grow Sweet William (Dianthus)

If sowing sweet William seeds outdoors then they should be sown at a depth of about 7mm into a sunny part of the garden (from mid spring to July). They should be grown with a spacing of 20 to 25cm apart in a deep and rich slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6 to 7). Sweet William is a biennial so will flower in the second year. if you prefer to start seedlings of Sweet Williams off indoors then they should be started about 8 weeks before they are transplanted into the garden in autumn (or late spring). Germination at a temperature of about 20 degrees Centigrade takes from one to two weeks.