Dianthus barbatus 'Pinocchio'
Sweet William
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Clusters of double flowers
- Vivid shades of red, pink, white, purple & bicolor
- Dwarf plant with lance shaped leaves
- Blooms late spring-summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. Grows best in full sun with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Deadheading extends flowering time and helps maintain plant vigor. Allow some flower heads to remain and set seed if self-seeding is desired. Plants can be divided in spring as new growth appears.
Height: 10-15 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple, Red, White
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Evergreen
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Container
- Ground Cover
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Dianthus
Common Name: Sweet William
Biennial or short-lived perennial prized for its flowers. Densely packed clusters of small flowers, single or double, in a wide variety of colors and bicolors such as pink, purple, white and magenta. Blooms late spring through summer. Prostrate rosettes of wide, lance-shaped green leaves. Great for cottage gardens, beds and borders or as an edging plant.