Sweet William

Sweet William

Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William blooms from May through July.

Bloom time
May–Jul
Hardiness
Zones 3–9
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
0.4 m × 0.3 m
Type
Perennial
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Bloom calendar

When Sweet William is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Sweet William

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Expect it to reach about 0.4 m tall and 0.3 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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