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Adenophora hybrida Amethyst
1 packet (80 seeds) @ $4.25
Catalog Code: 6452
Adenophora hybrida Amethyst
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 36 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Ideal for: Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Wildlife
Description
Large, pendulous amethyst-blue, skirt-like flowers, packed in symmetry on many tall, erect stems.
A gorgeous unusual colour for Adenophora.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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| Sowing depth: | sow on the surface of the soil. |
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Sow in pots or trays of good seed compost.
Place in a propagator or warm place, providing a temperature of 15-20C (59-68F).
After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged, germination will usually take 1-3 months.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost.
Provide a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, spacing plants by 45-60cm (18-24in).
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