The Sweet William is a classic flower for the typical cottage garden. It loves a location in full sun with well-drained and rather alkaline soil. The single or double flowers appear in different shades of red, white or two-tone.
Sweet William likes to be in the sun
The easy-care Sweet William thrives particularly well in nutrient-rich soil. Ideally, work some well-rotted compost into the designated bed a few weeks before planting your sweet William. It should be as sunny as possible, because that's where the Sweet William blooms most beautifully. However, it also tolerates partial shade. The Sweet William is hardy, biennial and flowers only in the second year.
The best location tips for the Sweet William:
- full sun
- well drained and alkaline soil
- likes nutrient-rich soil
- classic in the cottage garden
- plant in rows as cut flowers
tips
If you want to use your carnations primarily as cut flowers, then it is best to plant them in rows, which will make it easier for you to cut bouquets later.