Sweet Williams

Dianthus Barbatus

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Overview

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a vibrant perennial that boasts dense clusters of fragrant flowers. Blossoms appear in a spectrum from white to deep red with a height of 0.5-2.5 feet. Prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance and long blooming period, from late spring to early summer, make it ideal for borders, beds, and as a cut flower in arrangements. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Mediterranean

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — especially during dry spells; will keep Sweet William looking its best, image 80

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — spicy fragrance to the landscape; its low-maintenance and long blooming period, image 65

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a cherished perennial that brings vibrant color and a sweet; will keep, image 64

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — and as a cut flower in arrangements; they are excellent choices for borders, image 63

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — make it ideal for borders; it is known for its prolific blooming and ease of care, image 62

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — from late spring to early summer; its low-maintenance and long blooming period, image 61

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Its low-maintenance and long blooming period; will keep Sweet William looking its best, image 60

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil; they are excellent choices for borders, image 59

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Blossoms appear in a spectrum from white to deep red with a height of 0.5-2.5 feet; it is known for its, image 58

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a vibrant perennial that boasts dense clusters of fragrant flowers; its, image 57

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — biennial for full or half; will keep Sweet William looking its best

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — especially during dry spells; will keep Sweet William looking its best, image 80

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — biennial for full or half; will keep Sweet William looking its best, image 84

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a vibrant perennial that boasts dense clusters of fragrant flowers; its, image 85

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Blossoms appear in a spectrum from white to deep red with a height of 0.5-2.5 feet; it is known for its, image 86

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil; they are excellent choices for borders, image 87

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Its low-maintenance and long blooming period; will keep Sweet William looking its best, image 88

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — from late spring to early summer; its low-maintenance and long blooming period, image 89

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — make it ideal for borders; it is known for its prolific blooming and ease of care, image 90

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — and as a cut flower in arrangements; they are excellent choices for borders, image 91

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a cherished perennial that brings vibrant color and a sweet; will keep, image 92

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — spicy fragrance to the landscape; its low-maintenance and long blooming period, image 93

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — A member of the Caryophyllaceae family; it is known for its prolific blooming and ease of care, image 94

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — it is known for its prolific blooming and ease of care; they are excellent choices for borders, image 95

Sweet Williams (Dianthus Barbatus) — The lance-shaped leaves are a bright green; its low-maintenance and long blooming period, image 97

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