Dianthus (F1 Single)

Grow classic single Sweet William with Dash F1 seeds (Dianthus barbatus). Broad, lightly fringed flower heads in clear pinks, scarlets and picotees, an easy, generous winter bloomer for Pakistani beds, borders and cutting.

Growing Guide for Pakistan

• Sowing time: September to October in the plains; late August to September in Islamabad; October in Karachi.
• Method: Nursery trays; cover seed with 3 mm of mix.
• Germination: 5–10 days at 18–21°C.
• Transplanting: At 4–6 leaves, 20–25 cm apart in full sun.
• Flowering: February to April from a September sowing.
• Sun and water: Full winter sun; moderate water at the base, good drainage.

New to seed starting? Read what to sow in September and why seeds fail to germinate in Pakistan first.

Germination-tested in Lahore before shipping, since 1932. Compare with the double Dynasty series in our winter flower seeds collection.