Is Sweet William easy to grow from seed?

Sweet william seeds can be sown straight in to the ground where they are going to grow, so make sure the space you are going to sow is weed-free by using a trowel to remove the weeds. Rake the soil to a fine tilth and make some drills 5mm deep. The rows should be spaced about 30cm apart.

Can you get seeds from Sweet William flowers?

Sweet William is easy to grow and maintain, but may need to be replanted after one or two years, since they rarely survive longer. Fortunately, you can harvest the seeds from your first plant or allow it to reseed by itself, spreading years of enjoyment from a single initial plant.

What month do you plant Sweet William seeds?

*Sweet Williams Can be sown from late May until the end the beginning of August.

How long does Sweet William take to germinate?

Dianthus (Sweet William) – Key Growing Information SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Lightly press seed into growing medium. Transplant into cell packs or 3-4″ containers 20-25 days after sowing. Harden off and transplant out 6-8 weeks after sowing.

Where does sweet williams grow best?

Sweet William plants like full sun. They will tolerate a light shade. They prefer rich, loose soil that drains well. Add a general purpose fertilizer when planting them, then once a month after that.

How deep do you plant sweet William seeds?

Sow seeds 3 inches apart and ¼ inch deep. Keep the soil evenly moist. Don’t allow it to dry out while seeds are germinating. Once the seeds germinate and stand 3 inches tall, thin them to at 12 inches apart.

Is Sweet William poisonous to dogs?

Sweet William plant, known as carnation, is a garden flower that poisons both dogs and cats. Though, mildly toxic in most cases, ingestion, if not treated can result in extreme gastrointestinal and dermal issues.

What’s the best way to plant sweet williams plants?

Rake the soil to a fine tilth and make some drills 5mm deep. The rows should be spaced about 30cm apart. If the soil is dry, water the soil before sowing and allow the drill to drain. Sprinkle the seed in thinly along the drill and cover up with soil. As they grow, if the plants are crowded, then thin them out to 15cm apart.

When to sow Sweet Williams seeds in UK?

Sow seeds in July to flower in the following summer. Sweet william seeds can be sown straight in to the ground where they are going to grow, so make sure the space you are going to sow is weed-free by using a trowel to remove the weeds. Rake the soil to a fine tilth and make some drills 5mm deep. The rows should be spaced about 30cm apart.

How tall does a sweet william plant grow?

As the plants grow, you may have to thin them again. Sweet William grows slowly, but eventually can grow 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Sweet William plants needs plenty of air circulation so don’t overcrowd them. Sweet William seeds sown directly in the garden won’t bloom the first year. Don’t give up on them though.

How big of a pot do I need for Sweet Williams?

*Last year I just simply put the seed trays outside after germination and let them get on with it…watching they didn’t dry out…all was well. *Although you can sow directly into the soil, I prefer to sow in modules or 3 inch square pots…which equates to 15 pots to a seed tray.