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Geranium : Pelargonium : Ripple Mixed F1
1 packet (6 seeds) @ $3.95
Catalog Code: 2092
Geranium : Pelargonium : Ripple Mixed F1
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to frost
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 15 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Patio, Pot Plant, Tubs
Description
An exciting mixture of three break through colors; Raspberry Ripple, Blueberry Ripple and Strawberry Ripple.
All colours attractively splashed, stippled or flecked on a lighter background shade and complemented by attractively zoned foliage.
Flowering from sowing in 14-16 weeks, they make ideal container and bedding plants, especially where grown in groups or feature plantings.
Enjoy even earlier and longer flowering if grown as a pot plant in the conservatory or on the windowsill.
Flowers summer to frosts.
Height 25-38cm (10-15in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out after all danger of frost has passed |
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| Sowing depth: | 1.5mm (1/16in) |
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Sow in good seed sowing mix.
Germination takes 7-14 days at 70-75F (20-25C).
The soil temperature should be steady, low or fluctuating temperatures may cause the seed to take much longer to germinate.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (Sin) pots, move to 10cm (4in) pots 5-6 weeks after sowing and apply liquid fertilizer regularly beginnincing 3-4 weeks after final potting.
Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well-drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Fertilize monthly, water when soil becomes dry and deadhead regularly to keep plants blooming well.
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