Guryn Sweet William

Guryn Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) - My father took a visit to one of the old family homesteads near Glencairn, MB in 2017. His sister Julia gave him specific instructions on where to look for the old flower gardens, now covered by years of perennial grasses. It was that flower garden where he would find a few hidden treasures still persevering quite vigorously through neglect. One of those finds was a mound of Sweet William flowers, exactly where my great aunt Mary Guryn planted them in the early 1950’s. The old Guryn homestead would provide more heirloom herbs and flowers in the coming season. The Sweet William seed has undergone three years of trialling and we are pleased to offer this family heirloom for the first time.

50 seeds per packet 

Growing Information: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date. This is a biennial plant, typically flowering in the second year. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and keep soil evenly moist during germination. Seeds may also be direct sown outdoors after the last frost or in mid to late summer for overwintering rosettes. Fall sowing is also effective, allowing natural cold exposure for improved spring germination. Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space plants 6–9 inches (15–23 cm) apart.

Days to Germination: 7 - 14

Plant Spacing: 6" - 19" (15cm - 23cm)

Plant Height: 18" - 24" (45cm - 60cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: Biennial Zones 3 - 9

Bloom Time: Spring to Summer

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Attracts Bees, Butterflies, & Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant

Heat & Drought Resistant

Great as Cut Flowers or Bouquets