Dianthus barbatus
Sweet William
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Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Description
Delightful colors starting in late spring. Fragrant flowers can be cut and brought indoors. Use this Dianthus for use in your planting borders or along a walkway to really enjoy the long bloom time and color in your garden space. Dianthus barbatus bloom colors include purple-red, pink, salmon pink, and sometimes white flowers. Most are single blooms but does have several double flower cultivars as well.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Blooming
Most Pinks bloom in spring and early summer. Blooms are 1" to 2" in diameter. Removal of the spent flowers will promote new floral blooms.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Growth
Pinks are easy to grow. They prefer full sun in a cool climate. Most varieties will grow 18" to 24", and if started early will bloom in the first year.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Planting
Annual Pinks can be sown in flats or directly into the garden via seed. Perennial Pinks can be propagated by making cuttings from the tips of growing shoots and by dividing. Space 10 to 12" apart.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Pest
Insects and disease are seldom a problem, though some species in this genus are susceptible to rust and Fusarium wilt. Mildew can occur in warm, humid climates.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Interesting facts
Native mainly to Europe and Asia. The common name Pink likely derives from the color of the bloom. However, there are those that believe that it comes from the earlier use of the word which was to cut in a ruffled pattern with pinking shears as the edges of Pinks are in a zigzag pattern.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - Soil and irrigation
Dianthus requires light and fast draining soils. The addition of lime can remedy overly acidic soils. Pinks are sensitive to over watering. In dry periods water once or twice a week.
