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Sweet William – Velvet Romance Mix (Dianthus barbatus) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

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Sweet William – Velvet Romance Mix (Dianthus barbatus) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial)

Full sun to partial shade

Full Description

Sweet William ‘Velvet Romance’ mix (Dianthus barbatus) is a classic cottage garden flower mix producing dense, fragrant clusters of velvety blooms in rich romantic shades of deep red, burgundy, pink, and soft white. The flowers sit atop sturdy stems and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making this variety an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

Sweet William mix is traditionally grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial, flowering heavily in its second year, though it can bloom in the first year if started early indoors. Its spicy, clove-like fragrance and long vase life make it a favourite for floral displays.

  • Dunnetts deep crimson
  • Sooty black
  • Pink and white bicolour
  • Double mix pink/white
  • Double mix red

Full Growing Information from Seed: 

  • Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus
  • Plant type: Short-lived perennial / biennial
  • Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 inches)
  • Spacing: 20–30 cm apart
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
  • Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred
  • Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
  • Germination time: 7–14 days
  • Germination temperature: 18–22°C (65–72°F)
  • Sowing method: Surface sow or lightly cover with soil
  • Transplanting: When seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
  • Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
  • Maintenance: Deadhead to prolong flowering
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes – attracts bees and butterflies
  • Cut flower: Excellent vase life

No stratification required.

Sweet William mix seeds germinate easily without cold treatment.

Medicinal Properties:

Sweet William mix has mild traditional medicinal and symbolic uses in European herbal folklore. Historically, it was sometimes used in small amounts for digestive and tonic purposes, but it is not widely recognized as a modern medicinal plant and is primarily grown for ornamental use.

 

Seed count: 1 gram

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