Sweet™ Purple White Bicolor Dianthus

Sweet™ Purple White Bicolor Dianthus is a Sweet William selection with contrasting purple and white single-petaled blooms. Its long-lasting, fragrant flower clusters sit on upright stems that are suitable for garden planting and cutting. [The exact product page](https://info.ballseed.com/webtrackplantinfo.aspx?ENV=P&phid=022502007028028) preserves the bicolor identity and PAS905056 selection code. ## Garden and cutting use The breeder lists a mature height of 18–36 inches and a width of 10–12 inches. Plant it in full or partial sun in a border where the two-tone flowers can be seen up close, or grow several plants together for a cut-flower row. The listed hardiness range is USDA zones 6a–8b. ## Growing conditions Ball Seed describes this Sweet selection as light in water needs. [NC State Extension’s Sweet William guidance](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dianthus-barbatus/common-name/sweet-william/) recommends well-drained soil for Dianthus barbatus; in hot-summer climates, partial shade is also suitable. Good drainage helps reduce the risk of crown rot associated with poorly drained soil. ## Maintenance Water lightly, adjusting for rainfall and local soil. Remove faded stems as needed to keep the planting neat, or harvest them for arrangements while the flower heads are fresh.