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Dierama pulcherrima Slieve Donard Hybrids
1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.99
Catalog Code: 2972
Dierama pulcherrima Slieve Donard Hybrids
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Mid to Late Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 8, 9, 10
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden
Description
An exciting selection of purple, red, pink and pale pink forms.
Bred by the nursery situated near, and named after the highest of the Mourne Mountains in Co. Down, Ireland - Slieve Donard.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | late winter to late summer. |
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Sow at 16-18C (60-65F) in a good compost.
Sow seed on surface of compost and gently firm down compost.
Keep soil damp but not wet.
Do not exclude light, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful.
Germination usually takes 1-6 months.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions, such as a cold frame.
Over-winter in a cold frame and plant out in spring 30-60cm (12-24in) apart in sun in a deep, rich, moist yet well drained soil.
Aftercare Instructions
Avoid heavy wet soils as excess damp can be fatal.
Once established they don't like to be disturbed.
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