Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty'
Sweet William
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Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Description
Delightful colors starting in late spring. Rare burgundy-black. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Superb for informal beds, borders, pots and edgings. Ht:12".
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Blooming
Most Pinks bloom in spring and early summer. Blooms are 1" to 2" in diameter. Removal of the spent flowers will promote new floral blooms.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Growth
Pinks are easy to grow. They prefer full sun in a cool climate. Most varieties will grow 18" to 24", and if started early will bloom in the first year.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Planting
Annual Pinks can be sown in flats or directly into the garden via seed. Perennial Pinks can be propagated by making cuttings from the tips of growing shoots and by dividing. Space 10 to 12" apart.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Pest
Insects and disease are seldom a problem, though some species in this genus are susceptible to rust and Fusarium wilt. Mildew can occur in warm, humid climates.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Interesting facts
Native mainly to Europe and Asia. The common name Pink likely derives from the color of the bloom. However, there are those that believe that it comes from the earlier use of the word which was to cut in a ruffled pattern with pinking shears as the edges of Pinks are in a zigzag pattern.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet William Sooty') - Soil and irrigation
Dianthus requires light and fast draining soils. The addition of lime can remedy overly acidic soils. Pinks are sensitive to over watering. In dry periods water once or twice a week.
