Sweet William 'Holborn Glory', Bearded Pink 'Holborn Glory', Bloomy Down 'Holborn Glory', London Pride 'Holborn Glory, London Tufts 'Holborn Glory', Oeillet des Poètes 'Holborn Glory'
Popular since the 1920s, Dianthus barbatus ‘Holborn Glory’ (Sweet William) is a biennial prized for its densely packed clusters of pristine white flowers adorned with a striking deep crimson ring. Blooming from spring to summer, the spicy-scented bicolored flowers rise on erect, sturdy stems above a low mound of grass-like, mid green leaves. No cottage garden would be without this old favorite, but it has a place in every garden. Perfect for the sunny perennial border, this heirloom Sweet William is also wonderful for containers, mass plantings or prairies and meadows. As an added bonus, Dianthus barbatus ‘Holborn Glory’ makes long-lasting cut flowers and is an excellent choice for dried flower arrangements.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | London Pride, Sweet William |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | London Pride, Sweet William |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Dianthus barbatus ‘Holborn Glory’ (Sweet William) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus barbatus ‘Holborn Glory’ (Sweet William) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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