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Sweet William

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  • flowering dateFrom late spring until laste summer when spent flowers are removed regularly, otherwise they will flower for 4-5 weeks max.
  • hardiness zone3-9
  • height12 - 24 inches
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • ship asSTANDARD
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade

One sniff of its clusters of small blooms will tell you why this perennial is so popular! An old-fashioned favorite, it grows fast and brings early-season color and fragrance to your borders and rock gardens.

Product Details

  • botanical nameDianthus barbatus
  • flowering dateFrom late spring until laste summer when spent flowers are removed regularly, otherwise they will flower for 4-5 weeks max.
  • flower colorMixed
  • flower formCarnation like, dense flat or dome shaped terminal clusters 3-5" across.
  • foliage typeLance-shaped medium green leaves (to 4" long)
  • formPerennial
  • growth rateMedium
  • hardiness zone3-9
  • height12 - 24 inches
  • planting instructionsDig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Work soil around the roots, firm well and water thoroughly.
  • pruningRemove spent flower heads to prolong blooming.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship asSTANDARD
  • soil requirementRich, moist, but well drained.
  • spacing10 - 12 inches
  • spread6 - 12 inches
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • watering requirementAverage water needs

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4A-4B 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A 3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B 2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B 2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B-10B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7A: 5/26/25
Zones 7B - 10B: 5/5/25

    Sweet William
    Sweet William