Sweet William is a flower that will surely take your breath away when you see its beautiful pink blossoms in the garden!
You’re probably wondering what it takes for your sweet flower to grow into a handsome boi. It’s easy, though. You just need to provide them with good vibes in your garden!
So get ready to throw these blossoms a welcome party they will never forget! I’ll help you prepare everything so that your Sweet William has perfect conditions for flowering.
Let’s see how you can do it!
Pinky Garden, Here We Come
I can already see that Sweet William has won your heart already, and the good news is that you can reciprocate! Here’s the trick:
- Give them enough light! These flowers will only be bothered by really hot summer days, but until then, they will enjoy the sun. This is one of the most important keys to their flowering. Make sure you provide them with enough sunlight!
Their resistance to cold is at an impressive level! If you are surprised by low temperatures, don’t worry because this flower will continue to chill in your garden!
- Water regularly! Don’t forget to provide your plant with fresh water. It’s best to water them early in the morning, so this is great if you get up early!
It’s not even a problem if you’re a sleeping beauty type of person (like I am). You can water Sweet William in the afternoon, too. Make your favorite iced coffee and enjoy it together with your sweet William!
- Plant them in well-drained soil! These plants can survive in different pH levels, but their absolute favorite is neutral to slightly alkaline. Soil testers are of great help in this regard!
- Feed your flowers! They can be real foodies when it comes to fertilizer. The best option would be to feed your Sweet Williams every six to eight weeks!
- Give your flower a funky haircut by deadheading. You read that right! Step into the role of a hairdresser and trim your flowers. By removing withered flowers, you will encourage the growth of new ones!
Just make sure to not overdo it. You wouldn’t want to come back home from a hairdresser and find your hair too short, would you?
Nothing Is Perfect, Sweet William Also Has Its Cons
If you have a dog, like I do, then be careful when you let him outside to do his cute zoomies. This also applies to kittens, because Sweet William is poisonous to your furry pets!
Here’s how you can prevent your curious tail-waggers from eating your flowers. My genius idea was to put a fence around my flowers. I set up a wooden one and drew flowers on it.
This turned out to be a great way to approach the issue because I added a wonderful decoration to my yard with the solution! You can also raise these flowers in a hanging basket to beautify your garden!
As for cats, the answer is simple – use sprinklers! When they see the water, your Sweet Williams won’t be so interesting to them anymore.
If by chance your pets manage to find their way to this plant, don’t panic! Just take them to the vet quickly, and they will solve it in the blink of an eye.
Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve now officially become pros at caring for your future flowers! The only thing left to do is buy seeds and enjoy the view every day.
I won’t keep you any longer because I know you can’t wait to grow these beauties as soon as possible!
Enjoy your planting season!