{"product_id":"tall-william-sweet-william-150x-seeds","title":"Tall William (Sweet William) - (150x Seeds)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOur Mountain Garden Selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSeed grown and selected at Our Mountain Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAn Our Mountain Garden work in progress — a constantly evolving mix selected from the tallest, healthiest and most interesting plants we grow, developed from multiple Sweet William types of Dianthus barbatus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAt this stage, the mix contains mostly blush and pastel shades with some brighter tones, along with an interesting range of flower sizes — from super sweet miniature flowers, some with softly cupped, rose-like blooms, through to normal-sized flowers. Some blooms open darker and fade, giving a beautiful two-toned effect. Flowers appear in both the standard rounded heads and larger, flatter plate forms that help fill out bouquets beautifully, all on long, usable stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis mix is still developing each year as I continue selecting with soft whites, blush pinks and pastel blended tones in mind, along with a preference for larger, flatter flower forms to help fill space and create a fuller impact in the vase. Photos are from some of last year’s plants this seed was saved from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eLightly scented with that classic clove-like fragrance, Tall William is a lovely early spring addition to bouquets, bringing both structure and softness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAn easy-to-grow, cool-season plant that establishes well when sown in autumn and overwinters to flower in spring. Reliable and rewarding, with a relaxed cottage garden feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Autumn to early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Cover lightly (3–5 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e 20–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Approx. 40-50cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eConditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Full sun, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Hardy biennial or short-lived perennial. Best flowering occurs after overwintering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eSeed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Seed may vary in colour from black to tan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eA work in progress… a lovely lightly scented cottage favourite with a natural, evolving mix of forms and soft colours — perfect for garden and vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHappy Gardening \u003cb\u003e🌸\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Mountain Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52594074943777,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/5380\/9697\/files\/IMG_6679.heic?v=1776828668","url":"https:\/\/our-mountain-garden.com.au\/products\/tall-william-sweet-william-150x-seeds","provider":"Our Mountain Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}