Type: |
Perennial |
Seed #: |
109 |
Common Name: |
Sweet William |
Latin Name: |
Dianthus barbatus |
Variety: |
Wee Willie Mix |
Colour: |
Red, Pink & White |
Temperature: |
16C - 22C (61F - 72F) (Zone 4) |
Zone: |
4 |
Blooms: |
June to September |
Site: |
Full Sun or Part Shade |
Height: |
10cm - 15cm (4" - 6") |
Spread: |
15cm - 20cm (6" - 8") |
Seeds per pack: |
0 |
Price: |
$0.00 |
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Attracts Butterflies |
Great Cutflower |
Scented
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Notes: Very compact plants in red, pink and white in a variety of colour combinations that bring a cheery feel to any garden and bouquet.Scented!
Instructions: Sow outdoors in late April or early May for August blooms. Seed should be scattered or sown in rows, as thin as possible, and covered with 3 mm of soil. Germination 5 to 14 days. Thin Wee Willie to 4 10 cm apart. Worth every effort for the scent alone.
Habitat: Wee Willie likes well-drained sandy soil, and flourishes in cooler, semi-shaded areas.
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