Sweet William Growing from Seed

In hot, Southern climates, plant Sweet William in a place with light shade. Remove any weeds and rocks and till the soil to a depth of 8 inches. Plant Sweet William in summer, after the last frost. Sow seeds 3 inches apart and ¼ inch deep.

How long does it take sweet William seeds to germinate?
When should I sow sweet William seeds?
Do Sweet Williams come back every year?
Are Sweet Williams annuals or perennials?
What month do you plant hollyhock seeds?
Are dianthus easy to grow from seed?
Can sweet william be divided?
Are sweet william and dianthus the same thing?
Is Sweet William poisonous to dogs?
Do Sweet Williams like sun or shade?
Can Sweet William survive winter?
Is Sweet William Hardy?

How long does it take sweet William seeds to germinate?

Keep the temperature at 60 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 14-20 days. Thin or transplant the seedlings. Growing: This plant adapts well to dry or rocky soils.

When should I sow sweet William seeds?

Sow seeds in July to flower in the following summer.

Do Sweet Williams come back every year?

Sweet william are a beautiful, colourful biennial flower that will reseed itself. The plant grows for two years, blooming in the second year.

Are Sweet Williams annuals or perennials?

The sweet William is a traditional cottage garden perennial, coming in a range of flower colours and forms.

What month do you plant hollyhock seeds?

When to plant

Pot grown hollyhocks are best planted in spring or autumn, but can be planted at any time, spacing them 60cm (24in) apart.

Are dianthus easy to grow from seed?

Growing Dianthus From Seed

Dianthus grows easily from seed, and it can be started directly in your garden or indoors if you want blooms during the first year. ... Seedlings do need a period of cold before flowering. If you start seeds indoors, do so about six to eight weeks before the last frost.

Can sweet william be divided?

Divide sweet William every two to four years. Doing so in the spring just as the season's new growth is starting is best, but if you don't get to the plant before it flowers, wait and divide it in the fall. Avoid dividing plants that are in bloom or already stressed by insects, disease or other conditions.

Are sweet william and dianthus the same thing?

Dianthus barbatus, the sweet William, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. It has become a popular ornamental garden plant.

Is Sweet William poisonous to dogs?

Sweet William plant, known as carnation, is a garden flower that poisons both dogs and cats. Though, mildly toxic in most cases, ingestion, if not treated can result in extreme gastrointestinal and dermal issues.

Do Sweet Williams like sun or shade?

Cover the seeds with one-eighth inch of soil and water thoroughly, but do not over water. If planting Sweet William plants, place them about four to six inches apart. They do tolerate some crowding. Sweet Williams prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade.

Can Sweet William survive winter?

Sweet William seeds are tough enough to survive most winters, and can be planted in fall or late spring to bloom 12 to 18 months later. If the plants have already started growing, or if you are concerned about a harsh winter, you may keep the plants in indoor pots, then transplant them outdoors in early spring.

Is Sweet William Hardy?

Sweet williams are easy to grow and hardy, although usually they do best in alkaline soil that is light and well-drained, and they do not thrive in warm, humid summers. ... They will complete their display by the end of July so need to be planted among something that will produce more blooms in late summer and autumn.