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Do Sweet William plants spread on their own?

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In my experience, no. Each plant gets taller and bushier, but they won't spread. You don't need to leave a whole lot of space between each plant when planting.

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Can Sweet Williams be sown in a container on the patio?

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Yes, they will grow in a container. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and check the soil's moisture levels daily.

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What are the white spots on the leaves of my sweet William?

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A type of fungus that commonly grows on plants. Be careful, as it can spread from plant to plant. There also may be little white bugs on it, so use pesticide to exterminate them and the spots should go away.

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Are hummingbirds attracted to this plant?

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Yes, hummingbirds are attracted to Sweet Williams plants. Other plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies can be found on this sheet: http://www.mossgardencenter.com/sheet/butterfly.pdf

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How deep should the new plant be planted?

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Depends on terrain, if moist and not usually hot than about 10 cm, if hot then 7-9 cm and if cold 13-16 cm.

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Will Sweet Williams survive snow?

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From my experience in England, Sweet Williams have survived winters with very hard frosts and some snow, even extra hard winters with prolonged snow and temperatures of -20 degrees.

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Should I pinch the center out of the plant that is grown from seed if it is 4 inches tall in a pot in a greenhouse?

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No, because if you do, you will mess it up and the plant will grow awkwardly.

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Are Sweet William plants supposed to grow tall before any blooms are present?

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They do not have to grow very tall; about 12 cm should be enough, but it depends how old it is.

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Will deer eat sweet William?

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No, generally deer will not eat Sweet William.

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Can I plant Sweet Williams in the same garden with rhododendrons?

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We have had both Sweet Williams and rhododendrons in the same garden for a few years now and they always come back each season.

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Will my Sweet William plants grow again if they've stopped flowering?

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If you are asking if they will bloom again, then yes. Simply trim them back and they will begin to bloom again throughout the summer months.

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How far apart from each other should I plant Sweet William plants?

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General advice says to plant them 6 inches apart. But I grew mine at 3 inches apart in pots and they worked fine still.

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I have some SW plants grown from seed this year but supposedly to flower next year. They are still in plant trays. Do I plant now or how to over winter? Still in the containers.

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Plant out in the flowering position in late August till mid-October, before frosts. Sow seeds about May time.

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