What would the perennial garden be without mounds of pinks? Pinks, or dianthus, are related to carnations and most have similar flowers with ragged, notched edges. Pinks are usually smaller and hardier than carnations. The plants have attractive gray-green, elongated leaves and … [Read more...]
Sweet William: Growing from Seed
by Julie Christensen The Sweet William flower (Dianthus barbatus), hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9, is charming tucked in containers, mixed with other perennials, or as a border in any flower bed. But, before you buy flats of expensive nursery plants, consider … [Read more...]
Sweet William: Pests and Diseases
By Julie Christensen Sweet William flowers (Dianthus barbatus) are an old favorite, beloved for clusters of small white, violet, pink or red blossoms and fragrant leaves. Sweet William is technically a perennial, but unless you live in a mild climate, it will grow more as a … [Read more...]
Growing Sweet William
Sweet Williams, which stand out because of the frilly edges on the blooms, are a nice addition to flowerbeds. Their colorful white, pink, red and purple blooms make them a popular choice for flowerbeds, borders and window boxes. The spicy fragrance of the flowers makes them ideal … [Read more...]