Sweet William, Barcelona Pink

Sweet William, Barcelona Pink, Dianthus barbatus – 25 seeds avg.

Clusters of coral-pink blooms on strong-stemmed plants. Puts on a long-lasting show in the garden and in bouquets. No cold period required. A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun. Winter hardy to zone 5. Grows 22-28 tall. 100-105 days to bloom.

Planting Tips:

• Transplanting is recommended.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting out.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 7-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6-9 apart in the garden.

Harvesting Tips:

• Make the first cut of the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest two to three side shoots.
• Make future cuts at the stem base.
• Harvest when of the flowers are open.