Sweet William Seeds - Wee Willie

Growing Non-GMO Sweet William Wee Willie Flower Seeds

Wee Willie Sweet William seeds can be sown immediately after the frost or, for earliest blooms, start indoors 6-8 weeks prior. Germination will take 7-14 days, then transplant and harden off seedlings once there are two sets of true leaves in a partially sunny spot in the garden or an equally bright place indoors. Lightly press 4-5 Wee Willie Sweet William seeds 10 inches apart into average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Do not overwater as Wee Willie Sweet William is susceptible to crown rot, rust, and leaf spots caused by saturation if not properly drained or ventilated in crowded gardens. Plants will benefit from regular deadheading.

Fertilize every eight weeks with a 5-10-5 fertilizer during blooming to promote color. Keep weeds down, especially in the early stages, so that the plants can establish themselves. Cut back spent blooms just below where the flower bud formed to prolong color and to prevent reseeding. They will die back if exposed to freezing temperatures for too long.

Sweet William Wee Willie in the Flower Garden

Sweet William is a perfect pairing with other cold-season flowering annuals in annual beds. Try also planting lobelia, snapdragons, alyssum, pansies, and African Daisies. The mixture of heights and colors creates an organized chaos type of feeling, which works wonderfully to create a meadow-like garden.

Landscape Use of Sweet William Wee Willie

Use Sweet William Wee Willie as a multifaceted player in your garden or landscape. The striking blooms are perfect to add texture and color all season. Wee Willie Sweet William seeds are perfect for rock gardens, containers, borders, or mass plantings.

About Sweet William Wee Willie Garden Seeds

Dianthus barbatus has been known to cause light skin irritation from excessive handling. Wear gloves when handling this plant and keep it away from pets and children. Though, some people have no reaction at all.

The biggest difference between (Dianthus chinensis) and (Dianthus barbatus ) is that (Dianthus barbatus) can tolerate much sandier and rockier soils while (Dianthus chinensis) demands rich, loamy soil.

Dianthus barbatus is native to moderate climates of the Pyrenees mountains of Southern Europe and stretching into Asia. The lifecycle of Dianthus barbatus can be difficult to classify because it grows as a perennial in optimal climates, a biennial in most climates, but most commonly sold and planted as annuals regardless of climate.

Tips From Our Gardeners

”Most instructions found online for this plant will say that it does fine in partial shade. In my experience, Sweet William needs full sun to bloom a lot; 8 hours is best!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Wee Willie Sweet William Seeds Per Package:

• 1 g packet - Approximately 880 Seeds
• .25 oz - Approximately 6,250 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 400,000 Seeds

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