Dianthus 'Wee Willie' (Dianthus barbatus 'Wee Willie'): Dwarf Sweet William Mix

'Wee Willie' is a dwarf, compact mix of sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) that blooms in a cheerful blend of pink, red, and white clusters on short stems. Perfect for containers, edging, and small-space gardens.

Botanical Profile

• Family: Caryophyllaceae
• Genus: Dianthus
• Species: barbatus
• Cultivar: 'Wee Willie' (Wee Willie Mix)

Features

Grows 6–10 inches tall. Dense clusters of small, fringed, sweetly fragrant flowers in mixed colors. Blooms late spring to summer. Biennial or short-lived perennial; often grown as annual.

Culture

Full sun to part shade. Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Deadhead to prolong bloom. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9.

Uses

Containers, window boxes, border edging, rock gardens, cut flowers (short stems).