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Sweet William Seeds - Indian Carpet Dwarf Single Mix

Short-stemmed, bicolor blooms make a gorgeous groundcover

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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

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 to 10 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Dwarf

COLOR

  • Mixed

This unique Dwarf Mix of Sweet William Seeds offers a beautiful mix of short stemmed, bi-color blooms in shades of pinks and red. With its dwarfed height, Indian Carpet Mix makes excellent border plantings!

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; Easy to grow with beautiful results!
  • • Summer blooming; Perfect for borders or containers
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

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 529 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 25,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 100,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 400,000 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sweet William Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Sweet William Seeds - Indian Carpet Dwarf Single Mix FAQs

    What is Indian Carpet Dwarf Single Mix Sweet William also known as?

    Indian Carpet Dwarf Single Mix Sweet William is also known as Dianthus.

    Is Indian Carpet Dwarf Single Mix Sweet William resistant to animals or disease?

    Indian Carpet Dwarf Single 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.

    the flower color range is excellent and as depicted. the height of the plants is very dwarf, which is what i was wanting. easy to grow, easy to germinate. very dense plants and great root system. this is a winner.

    Mitchell D. 5/5 Verified

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