Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is an herbaceous perennial or biennial that is often planted as an annual flower. It is a very slow-growing plant that will eventually reach a height of about 2 feet.

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Although flowering peaks in spring, newer varieties will also repeat flower if you keep them dead-headed and fertilised. The cut flowers have a long vase life and let you enjoy the fragrance indoors.