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  • Answered by
    Jackie on
    June 9, 2011
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    If you don't mind changes in color, let them re-seed. They don't breed true, but I always like to be surprised. If you insist on a certain color, yu need to deadhead and replant. If you choose to re-seed, trim the brown flower heads off once the heads are empty. I usually cut some of the flower heads off and lay them wherever I want a new batch to grow.

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    Nikki on
    August 12, 2011
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    In warmer areas with longer summers, it is not unusual to see Sweet Williams bloom within their first season. However, blooms will not be as prominent or clustered until they have reached maturity.

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    Nikki on
    February 13, 2012
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    Sweet William, as with most Dianthus plants, are ideal for containers, so with the proper growing conditions, they should do fine indoors. Glad you are having luck with yours!

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 23, 2016
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    Deadheading the flowers will help extend the bloom time of your Sweet Williams.
    If you do not deadhead the plant will go to seed and will readily reseed itself in the garden.

    If all the blossoms have faded you can cut the entire plant to about half of their height. It is possible for the plants to rebloom in a season.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/dianthus/growing-dianthus-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 23, 2017
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    Soapwort is a perennial ground cover plant.
    This article has growing and care information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/soapwort/soapwort-plant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 15, 2017
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    Here is a photo of the flowers and some foliage. I hope this helps: https://i0.wp.com/www.flowerpatchfarmhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/How-to-Grow-Sweet-Williams-FlowerPatchFarmhouse.com-4-of-8.jpg?resize=700%2C525

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    BushDoctor on
    March 13, 2018
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    Yes, this is a perennial. It will also tolerate partial shade just fine. This article will give you more information on these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/catchfly-plants/how-to-grow-catchfly-plants.htm

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