30 Sweet William Black Adder seeds

This listing is for a package of 30 Sweet William Black Adder seed. AKA Dianthus barbatus. Tender perennial plants best grown as an annual. May return in milder regions. (Zones 6-8) **First year flowering!! Approx 3 mos to flower from seeding** The rich deep color of the blooms and foliage is striking! Large 2"-4 1/2" purple-black bloom heads on deep blackish purple-red foliage. Excellent as cut flowers, or for containers, borders, or mass plantings with color at all stages. The blooms have a sweet smell that is heavenly! Direct sow early spring when a light frost is still possible. Plants like cool temperatures. Plant height 16"-24" Spacing 6" apart Please reach out to us with any planting or growing questions you may have!   *** Notice to buyers. With all seed purchases it is assumed that the buyer does some research and applies due diligence to provide the correct germination/growing environment possible. We do not send specific growing instructions with every order (to keep costs d