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Plant Selector Guide
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William)

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Plant Type: Biennial
Uses: Border, Fragrance, Cutting Bed, Container
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright, Round
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Red, Pink, White
Blooms: Late Spring, Summer
Width: 1 ft.
Height: 1 - 1.5 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Alkaline, Moist, Well-Drained
Zone: 4 - 9

Hardy Biennial. Dianthus is great for borders, beds, containers and window boxes. Double or single, these are cluster flowered plant that provide a bright burst of color. Densely packed, fragrant flowerheads bear red, pink or white blossoms, some are eyed or bicolored. Foliage is gray- or blue-green and grass-like. Deadhead after blooming to prolong season. These plants are effective where you are looking for a cool color and a reliable performance. Dianthus is from the Greek for "divine flower."