EDIBLE FLOWER Sweet William (Volcano Mix) 4″sq
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First-year flowering; best grown as an annual. 2–4½” blooms have a sweet fragrance. The brilliant bunched flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple, violet and white stripes. Tender perennial in Zones 6–8. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun. In areas having extremely hot summers, plant in partial shade for best results. Use the flower petals to garnish on cheese plates, salads, desserts, soups, icing, and cold drinks with their pleasant spicy, floral, clove-like taste. Very intense sweet scent. Plant Height: 12-24”
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Sweet William Growing Tips
Sweet William, Dianthus barbatus, is a tender perennial that is hardy in zones 6-8, but it is often grown as an annual. A wonderful addition to the garden as an ornamental with its bright and cheery flowers, the flower petals can be used as garnish for salads, desserts and other dishes and have a mild clove-like flavor.
General Care
- Sweet William grows well in fertile, loamy, well-drained soil.
- Full sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4 – 6 hours).
- Plants should be spaced 6” apart.
Harvesting
- Make sure to introduce flowers into your diet slowly and only use small amounts at one time.
- Flower petals can be harvested when the bloom is fully open. Remove the petals from the flower base before use because the base can add a bitter flavor.
