Dianthus barbatus

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Dianthus barbatus 'Auricula Eyed Mixed' (Sweet William) is a biennial prized for its densely packed, flattened clusters of small flowers adorned with contrasting pale centers. Blooming from late spring to the first frosts, the fragrant bicolored flowers come in crimson, purple and pink. The vivid blossoms rise on erect stems above low mounds of grass-like, mid green leaves. No cottage garden would be without this old favorite, but it has a place in every garden.

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Dianthus barbatus 'Oeschberg' - Sweet William

Old-fashioned Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus ‘Newport Pink’). Fragrant like sweet cloves, edible, & reliable perennial. #gardenjournal #sweetwilliam #antiqueflowers #perennials #dianthus #edibleflowers

Jools was busy at the end of winter, planting away. and this is the result, a glorious burst of colours all over the garden; chillies and sweet peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, gooseberries and herbs and runner beans. How does our garden grow.

Old-fashioned Sweet Williams (Dianthus barbatus ‘Newport Pink’). Fragrant like sweet cloves, edible, & reliable perennial. #gardenjournal #sweetwilliam #antiqueflowers #perennials #dianthus #edibleflowers