Cerinthe minor aurea Bouquet Gold
Hardy Evergreen Annual
- Flowers: Late Spring to Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 18 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Wildlife
Description
Delightful, rich golden flowers grace the ends of attractive green bracts over white spotted foliage.
The stems form in clusters, creating a compact dwarf habit.
Ideal for the border or containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to March. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.
Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F).
After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 5-21 days.
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, 30cm (12in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a rich, light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Can be also be sown direct outdoors where they are to flower during March.
