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Lavatera trimestris Silver Cup
1 packet (80 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 1501
Lavatera trimestris Silver Cup
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Dwarf, bushy and well branched, it is covered in flowers from mid-July to September.
The flowers are large (4in.) and glowing pink.
Weather resistant and does not need staking.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors in late winter/early spring, 6-8 weeks before last frost or outdoors in early to mid spring when soil is workable. |
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Sow the seed very shallowly in good seed sowing mix or fine, well raked soil.
Germination takes 15-20 days at 21C (70F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle or thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart each way.
They prefer ordinary, but not rich soil in sun with a little shelter.
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