Sweet William Auricula Eyed Mixed Seeds - Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William 'Auricula Eyed Mix' is a collection of compact, well-branched varieties with two-toned blooms featuring a distinct contrasting eye. Depending on the plant, colours range from very pale pink to deep pinkish-purple. This popular biennial brings a romantic touch to spring borders and beds. The sweetly scented flowers are ideal for cutting and look beautiful in any setting. Suitable for growing in pots and easy to grow in cool, rich, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.

Dianthus barbatus is a biennial plant that belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It occurs naturally in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. This cold-hardy plant generally flowers in its second year after sowing. 'Auricula Eyed Mix' is a collection of varieties selected by Thompson & Morgan. Plants form a very dense basal clump of long leaves with pointed tips, light green to bluish green in colour. They vary in size from 45 to 60 cm tall in full bloom. Flowering takes place in May-June. The small flowers are gathered in flattened clusters, from 8 to 15 cm in diameter, carried at the end of thin yet sturdy, well-branched stems. They display various shades of pink, often featuring two tones and an attractive eye. Sweet William flowers have a gorgeous spicy and sweet scent, with notes of cloves and cinnamon.

Sweet William is an easy plant to grow, that is very low maintenance once established. Like bellflowers and columbines, it effortlessly fits into any garden. Grow along passageways such as garden paths or near an entrance to fully enjoy its sweetly scented blooms! In flower beds and borders, grow en masse to create beautiful drifts of colour. Dianthus barbatus is suitable for container gardens, in pots on the patio or balcony. Make sure to provide the plants with perfect drainage and a little fertilizer.