PAS905052 sweet william
Dianthus barbatus 'PAS905052'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size1.5 to 3 feet tall9+ inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'PAS905052' sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'PAS905052') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Dark red, fragrant flowers open from early to late spring and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Dense clumps grow 18 to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Cytherea peony, Carlton daffodil, and Blue Muffin arrowwood viburnum.