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Sweet William Seeds - Herald of Spring Mix

This blend of early bloomers are the first sign of spring

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Dianthus barbatus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Biennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

A lovely mix of bold reds and pinks, Herald of Spring, as the name suggests, is an early season cultivar of Sweet William. Shorter growing than some varieties, Herald of Spring is a garden bed favorite!

This beautiful biennial, or short lived perennial, is a lovely example of the diversity of popular garden flowers, Dianthus. Easy to grow in full sun or partial shade, Sweet William is adaptable to a variety of soil types.

  • • Biennial; A beautiful blend of our earliest Sweet William seeds
  • • Easy to grow; Spring blooming
  • • Adaptable to both Sun and partial Shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Summer

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 635 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 29,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 116,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sweet William Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Sweet William Seeds - Herald of Spring Mix FAQs

    What is Herald of Spring Mix Sweet William also known as?

    Herald of Spring Mix Sweet William is also known as Dianthus.

    Is Herald of Spring Mix Sweet William resistant to animals or disease?

    Herald of Spring Mix Sweet William is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Sweet William Seeds - Herald of Spring Mix

    Very easy to grow, although it did take awhile to mature. I started them indoors and planted the seed in white mesh quart sized containers. I started it the end of November and the first full bloom was today, March 25th. I will be planting many more seeds again this fall!

    Sinn C. 5/5

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