{"product_id":"sweet-william-annual-seeds","title":"Sweet William Annual Seeds","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet william is either \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebiennial or perennial.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe best time to plant is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFebruary\/ early March\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. The flower blooms well in summer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe flowers bloom in variegated colours - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecrimson, scarlet, pink, red, violet and white\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination occurs in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e10-15 days \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand fresh blooms can be seen by summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe flowers are known for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003espicy aroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and thus are used to flavour dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDianthus sweet william, a colourful scented flower native to southern Europe is revered for centuries, for its beautiful blooms. Dianthus plants have been used for ornamental and culinary purposes since Greek and Roman times. The flowers come as perennials as well as biennials. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDianthus Sweet Williams belongs to the family of carnations. Sweet Williams is grown in greenhouses for its spicy aroma. Based on the variety chosen, the plants grow up to 7-18 inches and bloom 2-3 cm in diameter. The plants bloom with 5 petals that present a spicy aroma. The flower blooms in varied hues that come as pink, crimson, red, violet, scarlet and white. In European countries like France and Spain, Dianthus flowers are used in wine flavouring. The variegated flowers with distinct patterns are the specific features of the Dianthus that could beautifully decorate walled or rock gardens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe extravagance of Dianthus expands into one's kitchens as it's used to flavour many dishes. As it is easy to grow Dianthus, they are widely used as a garnish for various cakes, desserts, salads, beverages, and signature dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDianthus Barbatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiantus, Sweet Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eType of the plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiennials, Perennials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMature size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7-18 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun to light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWell-drained, requires continuous air circulation around stem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlooming season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon flower colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eViolet, red, pink, scarlet, white, crimson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Care\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDianthus Sweet Williams has the perfect size to be grown in pots and containers. They can be grown from seeds easily and can be positioned at will as they can survive full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe best time to sow is 2-8 weeks before spring, that is February in India. To directly sow, the seeds should be planted ⅛ inches deep in a rich, fertile, well-drained soil. It will take 10-15 days to germinate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOn germination, the seedling should be transferred into a medium-large pot and should be positioned where they could obtain 4-5 hours of sun daily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMoisture retention is important for the plant to bloom and thus the soil should be mulched often to improve air circulation. The plants cannot bear overwatering, thus watering should be kept at a check. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome of the pests and insects that can infect Dianthus Sweet Williams include sowbugs, grasshoppers, nematodes, slugs and Aphids. The pests can be controlled by watering the leaves with a hose and by applying pesticides at regular intervals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482247520626,"sku":"sweetwilliam-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482247553394,"sku":"sweetwilliam-2","price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482247586162,"sku":"sweetwilliam-5","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482247618930,"sku":"sweetwilliam-10","price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/imagetemplates2p-2_2.jpg?v=1767595637","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/sweet-william-annual-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}