A true florist’s favourite, Tweedia brings delicate, sky-blue star-shaped flowers on wiry stems that last beautifully in arrangements. Its unique colour is rare in the cut flower world with soft blue tone. Plants are long-flowering, branching, and surprisingly tough once established. When to Sow: Sep - Oct & Feb - Apr HOW TO SOW TWEEDIA:
Surface sow on moist seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain at 18–21°C; germination takes 14–21 days. Transplant seedlings into individual pots and grow on in cooler conditions before planting out after last frosts. - Classification: Tender perennial, usually grown as an annual.
- Expert Level: Intermediate
- Germination Time : 2- 3 Weeks
- Flowering Time:Jun - Sep
- Site: Full sun, sheltered position
- Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: Neutral to alkaline
- Moisture: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Care: Pinch to encourage branching. Provide support in exposed sites. Deadhead regularly for continuous flowering.
- Use: Cut Flowers & cottage Gardens
- Harvest: Cut when buds are just opening for longest vase life. Sear ends in boiling water for 10 seconds to prevent wilting.
- Days to Maturity: 120 Days
- Vase Life: 7-10 Days
- Height:46-60cm
- Plant Spacing: 25cm
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