How to Grow and Care for Sweet william

Sweet william, also known as Bearded Pink

Sweet william has a reputation for being a relatively easy plant to care for, thriving in full sunlight and well-draining soil. One critical special care point includes deadheading spent flowers to encourage reblooming and extend the flowering period. Additionally, it is important to protect sweet william from overwatering and ensure proper air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Sweet william

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Sweet william

Sweet william 'Green Ball'

Sweet william 'Green Ball' is a popular Sweet William cultivar prized as a garden plant with extremely ornamental flowers. This cultivar produces unique and unmistakable, perfectly round, ball-shaped, lime green flower heads, hence its name "Green Ball".

Green Trick Dianthus

It is easy to distinguish green Trick Dianthus from other plants in its genus by its unusual flowers: The green blooms form large flower heads that are surrounded by noticeably cut petals. The long stems make the flowers ideal for use in floral arrangements, where they can last for weeks before dying.

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Sweet william typically presents as either a biennial or a short-lived perennial plant. It can be easily recognized by its dense, rounded clusters of flowers, which display a vivid range of colors including white, red, purple, and often bi-colored varieties. The flowers can grow up to 2 feet (60 cm) tall, featuring the distinctive 'barbed' growth on their petals. This species flourishes in loamy, slightly alkaline soil, and appreciates sun to partial shade in regions with hot summers. Various cultivars offer double-flowered and dwarf forms, catering to diverse gardening preferences.