Dianthus barbatus

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Dianthus barbatus 'Auricula Eyed Mixed' (Sweet William) is a biennial prized for its densely packed, flattened clusters of small flowers adorned with contrasting pale centers. Blooming from late spring to the first frosts, the fragrant bicolored flowers come in crimson, purple and pink. The vivid blossoms rise on erect stems above low mounds of grass-like, mid green leaves. No cottage garden would be without this old favorite, but it has a place in every garden.

Old-fashioned Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus ‘Newport Pink’). Fragrant like sweet cloves, edible, & reliable perennial. #gardenjournal #sweetwilliam #antiqueflowers #perennials #dianthus #edibleflowers

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Far from damaging the plant, regular pruning will actually encourage Sweet william to produce more blooms. There are two primary forms of pruning for Sweet william. The first is deadheading, which is the gardening term for removing spent flower heads once they start to wither. This concentrates the nutrients for the other flowers and allows the plant to flower better. The final process for pruning Sweet william is the removal of yellow and diseased leaves, which increases plant ventilation…

Bartnelken (Dianthus barbatus)

100+ Fresh Seeds w/ Instructions Frilly, colorful 1 1/2 - 2 inch double blooms with a small percentage of singles. Grass-like, gray or blue-green

Sweet william has been beloved by gardeners since Shakespeare's time. Its colorful flowers light up the garden and fill your yard with a wonderful clove scent.