Sweet William, Barcelona Pink

Sweet William, Barcelona Pink, Dianthus barbatus - 25 seeds avg. Clusters of coral-pink blooms on strong-stemmed plants. Puts on a long-lasting show in the garden and in bouquets. No cold period required. A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun. Winter hardy to zone 5. Grows 22-28” tall. 100-105 days to bloom. Planting Tips: Transplanting is recommended. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting out. Do not cover seeds with soil. Allow 7-14 days to germinate. Space plants 6-9” apart in the garden. Harvesting Tips: Make the first cut of the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest two to three side shoots. Make future cuts at the stem base. Harvest when ⅓ of the flowers are open.