Sweet William Blossoms

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Specifications

Seed Type : Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO

Plant Height : Grows Up To 12-24 inches

Flower Shape: Beautiful purple or pink round shaped flowers with whitish edges

Colour : Red, Pink, White or Purple flower bulbs

Specifications :Ideal for scented gardens & cut flower gardens

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Sweet William Blossoms are the perfect pot carnation plants and belong to the Caryophyllaceae family. In addition to having edible blooms, Sweet William also offers evergreen foliage, fragrant even cut flowers. These flowers are usually found in red, pink and white with a mild clove or nutmeg scent. This variety of dianthus is a biennial or short lived. The remarkable sweet petals of Sweet William can be used in cake decorations, salads. The intense flavours of this edible flower make it a culinary favorite. Sweet william will grow well in sandy or clay soil and can go upto a height of 12 to 24 inches making it an absolute delight to spruce up a plain garden. The daily sun exposure should last for 4 to 5 hours for a good growth. The plants of these flowers need to be pruned before starting the next blooming season.

Growing guide for Sweet William Blossoms

Planting instructions

Sweet William Blossoms grow their best in moderately rich, well-drained soil. Choose a spot that gets full sunlight for at least 6-8 hours a day. Remove the weeds & rocks, and till the soil to a depth of 8 inches. Sweet William Blossoms are planted in the summer, after the last frost of spring. Sow the seeds at a depth of ¼ inch and 3 inches apart.

Don’t allow the soil to dry out during the germination phase. Keep it evenly moist at all times. You will know that the seeds have germinated when they have grown to a height of 3 inches. At this stage, thin them to 12 inches apart. During the growing phase, you may have to thin them again. Keep an eye on their growth during this phase. Even though these plants grow slowly, they can still grow to be 3 feet high and 2 feet wide.

Sweet Williams needs ample air circulation. So, overcrowding and trim the plants at regular intervals. Sweet William Blossoms won’t bloom in the first year if you have planted seeds. Don’t panic! You can start enjoying these delicious flowers from the second year onwards.

Growing Requirements

Pests

Pests and diseases are usually not a major problem for calendula and it can be used as a great companion plant due to its pest repellent traits.

Soil

Rake the soil to a well tilled condition to ensure stability of soil particles, moisture content, degree of aeration and drainage and use moist seed compost if needed.

Spot

Full sun to partial shade.

Temperature

The optimum temperature for all around good growth is 18 to 20°C(65 TO 70°F).

Watering

Water ground everyday to maintain soil moisture to prevent soil nutrients from drying.

how to harvest

Collect the flower heads regularly once they are fully mature. You can pluck out the terminal buds to promote the growth of more flowers

The flower plants can also be dried and stored for usage as a herb.

nteresting fact to note is that the petals of this flower are also used as a substitute for saffron in rice based dishes.

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The productiveness of any seed we sell is subject to your local climatic conditions*, the sowing method you adopt, and your commitment to the planting process. We give no warranty, expressed or implied, and are in no way responsible for the produce.

Please note that all our seasonal recommendations/ sowing information is as per the local climatic conditions. *For more information on the optimum conditions required for growing seeds in your region, please contact us at, hello@allthatgrows.in or Whatsapp us at, +91 8544865077

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