Sweet William Newport Pink

Sweet William Newport Pink: variety and characteristics

Sweet William Newport Pink (Dianthus barbatus) is an annual flower of the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae). The carnation is one of the most liked and loved plants.

In the first year only leaves form, and in the second it begins to flower.

The flowers are large, beautiful and fragrant.

Flowers from June to August.

Dianthus is a classic flower for the garden and the bouquet — with lush, often fragrant blooms and a long flowering season. Drought-tolerant and suitable for pots and borders.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 95%
• Seeds per packet: 459–621 pcs (0.6 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: February and March; seedlings
• Flowering: June – August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Sweet William Newport Pink

Sweet William Newport Pink seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower in June – August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Sweet William Newport Pink

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.3–0.5 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in February-March in a mixture of soil, humus and sand. After sowing, the soil is moistened and covered so that it does not dry out. After a week you can start feeding with mineral fertilisers. Loves a sunny position and regular watering.

Plant in the sun in light, chalky, well-drained soil; do not overwater. Tall varieties are tied to a support.

Flowering and uses

Cut the flowers as they open — they last up to two weeks in a vase.

Frequently asked questions

When should Sweet William Newport Pink be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February and March. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 459–621 seeds, pack size 0.6 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Is dianthus an annual or a perennial?

It depends on the species: China pinks and Sweet Williams are grown as annuals, Turkish carnation is biennial, and garden pinks and cottage pinks are perennial.