Dichondra argentea Silver Falls
Half Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 3 inches
- Spread: 48 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Border, Containers
Description
Vigorous growth displays true cascading plants with attractive glistening silver foliage and stems. Excellent added to mixed containers or creates a stunning basket plant on its own Height 5-7.5cm (2-3 inches). Spread/Trailing 90-120cm (3-4 feet).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | January to April. |
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Sow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover the seed with a sprinkle of fine grade vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 21-23C (70-75F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; until germination which usually takes 5-10 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost 15-30cm (6-12in) apart or in baskets or containers.
Aftercare Instructions
For the best results, plant in a good well-drained soil or compost and grow on in full sun or part shade.
