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Sweet William 'Green Ball' - S3
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Sweet William 'Green Ball'

Dianthus barbatus
"Curiouser and curiouser". Alice in Wonderland came to mind as we gazed upon these fuzzy electric green flower balls perched on stems quite suitable for cutting. They are a sought after, long-lasting cut flower. Not especially hardy, they bloom their little heads off in late spring and summer in fertile, well-drained, alkaline soils.
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Pot: 3.5" h x 2.63" w (9.5 fl oz)
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
8,
9
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
10-14" h x 8-12" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline pH
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Lime green
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Sweet William 'Green Ball' is startling in the garden, its vibrant grass-green globe flowers contrasting brightly with purple, blue, and orange early summer flowers. Stake to support the lax stems and ball-shaped flowers. Deadhead for a longer bloom time and cut for bouquets, adding a drop or two of bleach to the water.
Final Spacing:
8-10"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week. While somewhat drought tolerant, greater moisture availability will increase blooms.
Soil pH:
Tolerates most soil pH levels, but neutral to alkaline is preferred. If soil is acidic, apply a handful of lime when planting.
Fertilizer:
Apply a low-nitrogen granular, organic fertilizer or 2" of compost in springtime.
Diseases & Pests:
Leaf spots can mar the leaves of Dianthus. Space well apart for good air circulation.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when 1/2 of the florets are open.