Sweet William Mix Seeds — Dianthus barbatus

A Cottage Garden Classic in Every Colour

Sweet William Mix (Dianthus barbatus) is a beloved cottage garden biennial, producing dense, fragrant clusters of flowers in a rich mix of reds, pinks, whites, and bicolours. With a delightful clove-like scent and long vase life, it's a staple for cutting gardens and pollinator-friendly borders alike.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🌸 Richly fragrant blooms — classic clove scent that fills the garden
• ✂️ Superb cut flower — long-lasting in the vase with beautiful mixed colours
• 🐝 Pollinator-friendly — attracts bees and butterflies
• 🌟 Mixed colours — reds, pinks, whites, and striking bicolours
• 🌱 Biennial — sow one year, flower the next

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow in late summer to autumn for flowers the following spring and early summer. Sweet William prefers a sunny position with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering. Well-suited to most NZ regions, particularly cooler areas such as Canterbury, Otago, and the central North Island.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 15 seeds of Sweet William Mix (Dianthus barbatus), with full growing instructions included.