• Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus) is a short-lived flowering plant with vibrant shades best for cottage gardens, perennial beds or containers.
• The flower exhibits different colour patterns that attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. The European native group-flower is popular in bearded pink also. Sweet William is from the Caryophyllaceae family with densely packed, flattened clusters of small flowers.
• They have become a popular ornamental flower to gift for loved ones. Sweet William is largely cultivated for bouquet making and ornamental purposes ranging from room decoration to home gardening. 
• In the second year, the plant produces more flowers when it is properly treated. Only the harsh weather slows the growth process and determines the flowering time.

Design Sweet Garden with Extra Care 

• Gardening needs much more concentration and dedication. The sweet William demands extra care to be a part of the garden experience. Acidic, neutral and alkaline are the preferred soil PH for Sweet Williams to grow. And planting them in moist, well-drained soil gives the best result back.
• With suitable circumstances, the plant will bloom like a surprise. The normal blooming seasons are late spring and summer because this time provides the optimal growing conditions.
• The space between Sweet Williams is eight inches for the fresh batch of beautiful flowers. As in most cases, they need a good amount of light exposure to live and it is better to have 4-5 hours of sunlight facing.
• The plant appreciates light shade also. However, too much shade results in leggy, floppy plants that produce nothing good. And afternoon shade is good in very hot regions to prolong the bloom time.
• Regularly watering them especially, in the growing season is essential for the healthy lives of the plants. And overwatering may lead to fungal diseases in this species and eventually death. Avoiding the waterlogged conditions will improve its response to the growth process.
• Sweet Williams tolerates the light cold weather but, deep freezes will result in the plant dying down. To support the plant growth, providing all-purpose fertilizer every couple of months is good. The seeds are the next generation medium and the plant doesn’t bloom the first year. They need adequate air circulation for easy blooming, feel thin and separated.
• Sweet William is a popular cut flower because it has a strong stem and large attractive flower heads that last long and can go several weeks.
• Thinning them out once the plant grows to a level makes a reasonable condition for air circulation and further growth. Red, pink and whites are the most common colours of Sweet William. Sometimes, they are bicoloured. 
• During bad weather, it is recommended to plant them indoors and then transplant them outdoors as soon as the growth reaches a certain level. Replanting it after one or two years brings a healthy plant in the future as it rarely survives longer. Choosing the grown plant of one year age is best if you want a speedy blooming in your garden. The response to the running climate decides Sweet William’s growth and flowering.

Enjoy the Symbol of Togetherness with Sweet William

• Sweet William is considered either perennial or biennial blooming in the second year onwards. They are short-lived plants with a group of flowers encouraging the visual aspects.
• There are two varieties of Sweet William. The biennial version blooms in the second year and dies. The perennial version regrows year after year, however, mostly they take two years to bloom and die before the second blooming. And the fact is proper management of the plant increases the chances of reseeding.
• The plant-lovers have been studying the personalised meaning of Sweet William. As the name suggests, the plant has a male end representing traditional masculinity and courage. The cluster of flowers seems like people connected and enjoying the moments.
• There are many different versions of the history of the name Sweet William. Many sources cite that the name was given for William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, who led British forces against the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Anyway, historians haven’t claimed its authenticity until now. 
• The flower symbolises unity, courage and celebration. The colourful sight is entertaining and the European weddings include the presence of the flowers in the milestone moment.