Dianthus barbatus 'Dunetti' (Sweet William)
400 seeds $3.25
Dianthus barbatus 'Dunetti' produces clusters of dark, crimson-red flowers. The rich, deep color goes beautifully with many other perennials and annuals in the June garden.
Dianthus barbatus is a must-have plant for the cottage garden. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds .
Sweet William 'Dunetti' is easy to grow. In my experience, it sometimes works better to sow the seeds directly in the garden rather than indoors, even though outdoor sowing has a lower germination rate. It depends on the garden conditions like weather and soil. Try it both ways to see what works for you.
Dianthus barbatus is a biennial or short-lived perennial that can live for several years. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 20" spacing 12"
Sowing Dianthus barbatus 'Dunetti' Seeds
Start Sweet William seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors after the last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun. Well-drained soil.