Having cut off the now finished flower stems from my sweet william, is
it worth leaving the plant in situ for next year?

I seem to remember that they are b1-annuals - is that right?
--
Steve

Having cut off the now finished flower stems from my sweet william, is
it worth leaving the plant in situ for next year?

I seem to remember that they are b1-annuals - is that right?
--
Steve

I like to leave a few flower heads on because they self seed and you can get
a good display year after year for free that way.

--
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I've a patch of sweet williams that is now four years old and always flowers
every year.

Although I think its time to start a new patch just so that I can get rid of
the weeds infesting the area.

It's a good idea to leave on the seed heads as the seed produced grows
readily into new plants and at no cost.

John


Steve Jackson wrote in message
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Having cut off the now finished flower stems from my sweet william, is
it worth leaving the plant in situ for next year?

I seem to remember that they are b1-annuals - is that right?
--
Steve

In article , Steve Jackson
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Having cut off the now finished flower stems from my sweet william, is
it worth leaving the plant in situ for next year?

yes - I have a clump that have been going for several years.

I seem to remember that they are b1-annuals - is that right?

They are perennials which are treated as biennials. They do tend to
deteriorate after a few years, and they are straggly plants, so
gardeners appreciate being able to clear the ground and plant something
else.

--
Kay Easton

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