(Dianthus Barbatus 'Holborn Glory')
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Sweet William is a semi-hardy cool weather short-lived perennial/biennial flower that is native to Southern Europe but can be commonly found growing mainly throughout the eastern United States. When mature, this plant can reach a height of 18-24”. It features upright stems, 3-6” long lance-shaped grayish-green leaves, and fragrant white flowers that have a purplish-red ring and starred center. This plant can be grown in containers, attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, and songbirds, is resistant to deer, tolerates drought and heat, is edible, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Garden Flower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Dianthus
Species: barbatus
Variety: Holborn Glory Sweet Williams
Also Known As: bunch pink or bearded pink
Grown as: Tender Perennial/Biennial
Growth Habit: Upright, round shaped
Maturity (Blooms): Late Spring to Summer
Light: Full Sun. The plants require a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of sun each day
Water: Dry to Medium.
Feeder: Low
Soil Moisture: Low to Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, and songbirds, is resistant to deer
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 18-24”
Spacing: 12-18”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: upright stems, 3-6” long lance-shaped grayish-green leaves, and fragrant purplish-red flowers that have a white ring and starred center.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: No reports of ingestion. Skin irritation reported from contact with clove pinks and vomiting.
Poison Toxic Principle: Triterpenoid saponins
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Leaves
Genus: Dianthus
Species: barbatus
Variety: Holborn Glory Sweet Williams
Also Known As: bunch pink or bearded pink
Grown as: Tender Perennial/Biennial
Growth Habit: Upright, round shaped
Maturity (Blooms): Late Spring to Summer
Light: Full Sun. The plants require a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of sun each day
Water: Dry to Medium.
Feeder: Low
Soil Moisture: Low to Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, and songbirds, is resistant to deer
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 18-24”
Spacing: 12-18”
Sow Depth: 1/8"
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: upright stems, 3-6” long lance-shaped grayish-green leaves, and fragrant purplish-red flowers that have a white ring and starred center.
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: No reports of ingestion. Skin irritation reported from contact with clove pinks and vomiting.
Poison Toxic Principle: Triterpenoid saponins
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Leaves