A beautiful and dramatic star of the garden border with long spikes covered in colourful blooms. Great for the garden and also as a cut flower. A mix of our favourite shades fo pinks & purples. When to Sow: Sep- Oct & Feb- Jun
HOW TO SOW:
Sow indoors - Soak the seeds in hot water for a few days until noticeable swelling can be seen.
Sow into pots of moist compost and cover with a 5cm of soil. Ideal temp 18-20°C. The use of a heat mat may be beneficial.
Grow on in cooler conditions once seeds have germinated. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots before planting out the following spring when well established.
- Classification: Perennial
- Expert Level: Easy to grow
- Germination Time: Approx 3 weeks
- Flowering Time:May- July
- Site: Full Sun/ Part Sun
- Soil Type: Sand/Loam
- Soil Acidity: Neutral/Acid
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Deadhead regularly for a longer flowering period
- Use: Borders, Cut Flowers
- Harvest: Cut when the top third of floweres are just opening
- Vase Life: 5-7 Days
- Height:130cm
- Plant Spacing: 60cm
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