The earliest cut flower we grow here on the farm! Sweet Williams have an incredible amount of variation in flower color and patterns which bloom consistently in the third week of May for us every year. Sow mid summer to fall for blooms in the following season. Very hardy perennial! Grows 12-18" tall. Great for borders. Gently reseeds itself to replace older plants.
Seeds Per Packet: 50
Sweet William
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Sowing Temperature: 70-85F
Germination: 3-7 days
Light: Full Sun/Part Shade. More sun the better!
Water: When surface of soil is just starting to dry out
Fertilizer:
FLOWERS: 1/2 dose on package for most flowers to provide proper nitrogen without the expense of less flowers. In areas with rich/fertile soil already, you can skip adding fertilizer for the first growing season.
VEGETABLES: Full dose on package for leafy greens. 1.5x dose for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squashes.
PERENNIALS: 1/2 dose on package. May not be necessary every year depending on existing soil.