
BLACK SWEET WILLIAM
Dianthus barbatus ‘Sooty’
This stunning Black Sweet William is covered in deep, red-black maroon flowers over many weeks in late spring -summer. Ideal for mass planting, this beautiful biennial likes limy, fertile soil in sun or partial shade and readily self-seeds. A beautiful and deeply scented cut flower. 40 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays to transplant later or sow direct into garden position. Cover seeds thinly and press firmly into soil. Keep moist and warm (20˚C).
Sowing Method
Direct, Transplant
Height
0.6m
Spacing/Spread
0.5m
Sowing Periods
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Temperate |

BLACK SWEET WILLIAM
Sale price$3.75