Rehmannia angulata Popstar
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: All Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Care and Understanding
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border
Description
2.5in mid-pink elegant foxglovelike blooms.
Much underrated.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to March. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65F (15-18C).
Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost.
Germination usually takes 21-60 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
In mild districts, harden off and plant out 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny sheltered spot in ordinary garden soil.
Otherwise pot up into 15-20cm (6-8in) pots.
Aftercare Instructions
Keep cool and lightly shaded and overwinter at 7C (45F).
