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Carlina acanthifolia
1 packet (7 seeds) @ $5.95
Catalog Code: 2105
Carlina acanthifolia
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
Metallic gold, 5inch heads, one per plant.
Impressive border plant and exquisite everlasting.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February- July. |
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C).
Surface sow on a peat/sand mix seed compost and do not exclude light.
Sometimes slow to germinate, if no germination after 8 weeks, pre-chill for 3 weeks.
Growing Instructions
Aftercare Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 45cm (18in) apart, in full sun.
Plant in ordinary garden soil.
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