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.
Want more flowers, fragrance, and success with Dianthus? These practical guides can help:
| 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 |
| Common names | Pink, Sweet William |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 10" - 2' (25cm - 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, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| 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 |
| Common names | Pink, Sweet William |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 10" - 2' (25cm - 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, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dianthus ‘Green Ball’ (Sweet William) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus ‘Green Ball’ (Sweet William) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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