Helichrysum monstrosum Summer Solstice
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border
Description
A special mixture brought together to enhance summer.
Clear colours in shades through gold, yellow, lemon, red, rose and white.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | mid-February to April. |
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Sow on the surface on the surface of a good seed compost.
Germination takes 7-15 days at 25C (75F).
Don't exclude light, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings to boxes or 7.5cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in May-June after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and well drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Pick when the foliage is quite dry and the flowers are well open.
