Mr Fothergill’s Sweet William Electron Seeds

Mr Fothergills Sweet William Electron Seeds produce striking, vividly coloured flower heads with a distinctive contrasting eye, delivering classic fragrance and strong visual impact for early summer borders and cut flower displays.

Key Features

• Vibrant flower heads with contrasting central eye for maximum impact
• Sweetly scented blooms with classic cottage garden appeal
• Hardy biennial suitable for reliable garden performance
• Excellent for cut flowers and indoor arrangements
• Ideal for borders, beds and containers
• Performs well in sun or partial shade

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Sweet William Electron (Dianthus barbatus) is a premium selection of this much-loved garden favourite. The plants produce bold, colourful flower heads with a distinctive contrasting eye, creating eye-catching displays in early summer borders. With their classic fragrance and strong, upright stems, Sweet William Electron is particularly well suited for cutting, allowing you to enjoy their colour and scent indoors as well as outdoors. The bushy, medium habit makes them versatile enough for beds, borders and containers, fitting perfectly into cottage-style and traditional garden schemes.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills
• Product type: Flower seeds
• Botanical name: Dianthus barbatus
• Genus: Annuals / Bedding
• Plant class: Hardy biennial
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Plant height: Approximately 60cm (24in)
• Habit: Bushy, medium
• Situation: Sun or partial shade
• Suitable for: Containers, beds and borders
• Seed quantity: 200 seeds
• Flowers / Harvest: May to end of July

Planting & Care Tips

• Sow or plant outdoors from April to the end of July
• Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position
• Water regularly until plants are established
• Deadhead spent blooms to keep plants tidy
• Cut flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming

Why Choose Sweet William Electron Seeds?

Perfect for gardeners looking for bold colour, fragrance and excellent cutting performance, Mr Fothergills Sweet William Electron Seeds deliver classic charm and dependable results – ideal for enhancing borders, containers and early summer floral displays.