Old-fashioned charm with a sweet, spicy scent!
Sweet William Pinks are a cottage garden classic, bursting with clusters of fragrant blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. These vintage beauties bring color, scent, and pollinator magic to your garden beds.
Variety: Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
Growth Habit: Biennial (sometimes perennial)
Height: 12–24 inches
Color: Pink, red, white, and bicolors
Planting Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; direct sow or transplant
Bloom Time: Blooms in second year; 100–120 days from sowing
Uses: Borders, cutting gardens, pollinator beds, fragrant bouquets
Fun Fact: Named in honor of Prince William, this flower has graced European gardens since the 1500s!
Sweet William is the kind of flower that makes you want to slow down and smell the blooms. Its spicy-sweet fragrance and vibrant colors make it a favorite for pollinators and people alike. Perfect for borders, bouquets, or a nostalgic cottage garden, these blooms bring a timeless elegance and a touch of romance to any space.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 8–10 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 10–12 inches apart for healthy airflow.
✂️ Harvest: Cut stems when flowers are half open for the longest vase life.
