Dianthus ‘Green Ball’ (Sweet William)
Sweet William 'Green Ball', Bearded Pink 'Green Ball', Bloomy Down 'Green Ball', London Pride 'Green Ball', London Tufts 'Green Ball', Oeillet des Poètes 'Green Ball', Dianthus barbatus 'Green Ball'
Quite unique, Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Ball’ (Sweet William) produces perfectly round, fuzzy, ball-shaped, lime green flowers, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), in late spring and summer. The vivid blossoms rise on stiff, erect stems clad with long, glossy, dark green leaves. This hardy annual or short-lived perennial is a charming addition to beds and containers. It is prized by florists, thanks to its long vase life (up to two weeks), and can even be dried to last longer.
- Growing up to 10-14 in. tall (25-35 cm) and 8-12 in. wide (20-30 cm)
- Thrives in full sun in organically rich, well-drained soils. Appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
- Excellent choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens or containers.
- Sow seeds in spring for bloom the following year.
- Deadhead as required. Propagate by seed sown in late spring and plant out into flowering positions in the fall
- Susceptible to crown rot and rust in poorly-drained soils. Watch for snails and slugs.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
10" - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
