Sweet William Newport Pink Seeds.

Sweet William Newport Pink Seed. – Irish Plants Direct

 

A graceful and eye catching biennial producing clusters of soft pink blooms with delicate fringed petals.

 

Sweet William Newport Pink is valued for its gentle colour and sweet fragrance, bringing charm and elegance to cottage gardens, borders, and cutting.

 

The nectar rich flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, adding ecological value and seasonal interest.

 

This hardy biennial thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Flowering in the second year after sowing, it provides a reliable display from early summer through midsummer.

 

Perfect for pollinator-friendly schemes, decorative planting, and cut flower arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.5 grams.

 

Sow March to June outdoors or September to October for overwintering.

Germination 7 to 14 days at 16 to 18°C.

Soil and Position Fertile well-drained soil in full sun.

Height/Spread 40 to 60 cm tall, 25 to 35 cm spread.

Flowering May to July in the second year.

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays or directly outdoors in prepared seed beds. Cover lightly with fine soil and keep moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant to individual pots or thin in situ. Plant out in autumn or spring, spacing 25 to 30 cm apart. For overwinter sowings, provide protection in a cold frame until conditions improve.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry periods and feed lightly with a balanced fertiliser to encourage strong growth. Remove spent flower heads to tidy plants and prolong the display. Sweet William thrives in sunny borders and is excellent for cutting, with blooms lasting well in arrangements.

 

Uses and Benefits

Clusters of soft pink blooms.

Fragrant flowers attractive to bees and butterflies.

Hardy biennial for borders and cutting.

Perfect for cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly planting.

Adds gentle colour and charm to summer displays.

 

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