Sweet William, Auricula Eyed Mix
Sweet William, Auricula Eyed Mix
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Sweet William ‘Auricula Eyed Mix’
Approx. 100 seeds.
A traditional cottage‑garden favourite with beautifully patterned blooms in rich shades of crimson, rose, pink and white, each flower marked with a distinctive contrasting ‘eye’. Sweet William ‘Auricula Eyed Mix’ produces dense clusters of scented flowers on sturdy stems, perfect for cutting and brilliant for early‑summer colour. Compact, reliable and long‑flowering, it’s ideal for borders, edging, and pot displays.
Grow in full sun or light shade in fertile, well‑drained soil. Sow indoors in spring or summer for flowering the following year, or direct in late spring. Plants are hardy, easy to grow and loved by pollinators. Deadhead to prolong flowering or allow a few stems to set seed for naturalised drifts.
Key information
- Sow: February to July
- Germination: 7–21 days
- Flowering: Early to midsummer
- Height: to 45cm
- Lifecycle: Biennial / short‑lived perennial
- Position: Full sun or light shade
- Sowing method: Sow indoors or direct; keep moist; transplant when sturdy
Get the full Sweet William Growing Guide here.
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