Dense clusters of fragrant, fringed blooms

Sweet William (Dianthus) Mastery

Name: TerraceFarming
Address: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226001, IN
Telephone: +91-9450947933
Price range: ₹₹

Full to Part Sun

Cool Season

Growth Snapshot

Core care pillars at a glance

Toxic to pets and people

Sweet William (Dianthus) can cause irritation or illness if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.

Irritant: Triterpenoid saponins
Severity: mild
Symptoms: No reports of ingestion. Skin irritation reported from contact with clove pinks and vomiting.

The Full Picture

Traditionally, Sweet William is a biennial, meaning it grows leaves the first year and flowers the second. However, modern varieties are bred to bloom in the first year.