Sweet William Catchfly

Sweet William Catchfly requires 1-2 waterings per week, depending on the weather and the season. During the spring and summer when the weather is warm, Sweet William Catchfly should be watered regularly about every 5 to 6 days, making sure the soil is moist but not soggy. During the cooler months of fall and winter, waterings should be done less frequently - about once every 7 to 10 days. It is important to monitor the moisture levels in the soil to avoid over-watering, which can cause root rot or death of the plant.

Sweet William Catchfly flourishes in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soils. It blooms from May to August and its flowers need full sun for at least 6 hours a day to help them thrive. A plant in full sun will produce more flowers and have greater overall vigor than 1 which is partially shaded. The best practice is to place your Sweet William Catchfly in an area of your garden that gets sun for most part of the day. If possible, it is advisable to give the plant 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. Bear in mind that the sunlight requirement might vary with the geographical location of the plant.

Sweet William Catchfly (Atocion armeria) should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Begin pruning by removing any dead or diseased branches, then cut back the back to the desired shape. Prune no more than 1-third of the stems in 1 season to prevent stressing the plant. In addition, remove any stems that have grown beyond the desired height. After pruning, make sure to fertilize the plant to promote new growth.