Sweet William
Dianthus barbatus · Pinks · Pink family
Also known as: Bearded Pink
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Sweet William care at a glance
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 13–21 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 13–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Sweet William
Possible pests on Sweet William include Slugs and snails and Aphids. A common disease is Fusarium wilt. Also possible: Rust, Leaf spot and Grey mould. Sweet William is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Fusarium wilt High
- Rust Medium
- Leaf spot Medium
- Grey mould Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
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Frequently asked questions about Sweet William
- Which pests affect Sweet William?
- Possible pests on Sweet William include Slugs and snails and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Sweet William?
- A common disease is Fusarium wilt. Also possible: Rust, Leaf spot and Grey mould.
- Is Sweet William toxic to cats and dogs?
- Sweet William is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Sweet William need?
- Sweet William has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Sweet William need?
- Sweet William prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Sweet William frost-hardy?
- Sweet William is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34 °C.
- Can you eat Sweet William?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.