This crimson red Sweet William Dianthus is a compact, upright plant about 18 to 24 inches tall, vigorous & eager to please. Dianthus Barbatus Dunetti will get clusters of crimson red flowers that will catch your eye & the eye of your neighbors. Easily grown from Dianthus seeds, this plant will bloom in about 3 months. This Dianthus Sweet William is hardy from zones 5 through 9, thriving in full sun & any ordinary garden soil, provided it is well-drained. A mainstay of any self-respecting border or bed, Sweet William also does well in containers of all types, accent plantings, & edgings among flowering ground cover plants. You may also cut & put it in a vase & it will last approximately 2 weeks. SOWING Season: Biennial Sow: May - June Height: 20 inches / 50 cm Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Scarlet Temperature: 20 C / 68F Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly Moisture: Keep seeds moist until Sow seeds from May to June in good seed compost. When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings individually into 7cm (3in) pots. Sweet William Scarlet - 1000 Seeds | Dianthus Barbatus