Dianthus Wee Willie

Dianthus Wee Willie is an adorable and compact mix of red, pink, white and bi-colour blooms that are easy to grow and perfect for indoor pots, containers or garden beds. Wee Willie Sweet Williams may be the smallest variety of Sweet William, but the blooms pack a punch of vibrant colour and fragrance!

This beautiful biennial, or short lived perennial, is a lovely example of the diversity of the Dianthus family. They are easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and are adaptable to a variety of soil types. They are biennials and can be planted in both Spring and Autumn. You will get blooms during the second year after planting. They will do best in 4-5 hours of full sun each day. They can be directly sown or started indoors. Plant in well-draining soil that is slightly alkaline (pH 6.75).

Place seeds 3 mm deep and 30 cm apart. You can plant them closer together so long as the seeds are not overwatered. If transplanting, make sure the hole is twice as big for the root system. Make sure that only the roots are covered with the new soil. If started indoors, they can be easily transplanted after 6 weeks growth. They do not need a lot of water- except in hot months. Soaker hoses are best and do not over water as this can cause yellow foliage.

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