In the language of flowers, Sweet William symbolizes love, grace, bravery, and admiration. It is often wrongly associated with the Roman goddess Diana, though it is named the “flower of the gods.” ...

Sweet William, or Dianthus barbatus, are the ultimate cottage garden plant. A riot of pinks, whites, purples and reds with charming, old-fashioned blooms. In recent years, I have been a little ...