Sweet William
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Sweet William
Cultivar: Oculata
Flower Color: Bright pink with contrasting white eye
Mature Height: 45–60 cm
Mature Width: 30–40 cm
Habit: Upright, bushy
Bloom Time: Summer
Exposure: Full sun to partial sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Very easy to grow. Regularly deadhead spent flowers to prolong summer blooming and encourage the production of new flowers.
Apply a light mulch at the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Light fertilization in spring promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

