Perennial Sweet William
Zone 5
Sweet William is usually considered a biennial however this cultivar cross has been extensively trialed and does overwinter consistently in Zone 5. Long flowering producing brilliant deep red flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Deadhead for continuous blooms. Best grown in a sunny, well-drained location. Fragrant. Loved by butterflies and a great cut flower. NOTE: Do protect from winter wet, which it hates! HEIGHT: 45-60 cm SPREAD: 25-30 cm
1 gallon container size
Image Courtesy of Ball Seeds
