ACMS Mixed Sweet William Flower For Balcony And Home Garden Seed(75 per packet)
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There is no disappointment with this wild flower seed! It is winter hardy to USDA Zones 3-9. This sweet William mix is a short-lived perennial wild flower seed that is perhaps best grown as a biennial. Many of the new cultivars will bloom the first year from wild flower seed when the seed is started early enough.Sweet William flowers are grown best in deep, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun, but generally appreciate some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. In optimum growing conditions it will re-seed each year and remain in the garden for many years as if it were a long-lived perennial. Prompt deadheading of spent flowers (shear back large plantings) promotes perennial tendencies. Sow the flower seeds directly in the garden in prepared soil after danger of frost has passed.How To GrowDianthus prefer well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Try planting as border or in a mass. They can be planted in late spring, after all danger of frost has passed, but can also be planted in autumn. Sweet Williams can be directly sown or just started indoors. Place seeds under 1/16" of soil, about 12" apart. They can be planted closer together as long as they are not over-watered.Ideal planting temp: 60-70F degreesAverage germ time: 14-30 daysPlanting depth: 1/16 inchSowing rate: 2oz per 1000 square feet, or 6lbs per acre