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Thunbergia alata Salmon Shades
1 packet (8 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 7740
Thunbergia alata Salmon Shades
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 5 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Baskets, Trellis
Description
An exclusive selection of breakthrough shades.
Perfect for climbing trelliswork, hanging baskets or containers, this new strain of Black Eyed Susie offers a unique colour range of blooms, each with the distinct central black eye.
Sowing Instructions
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Soak seeds overnight in cold water before sowing.
Sow at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a free draining, damp seed compost.
Cover with a layer of compost, 6mm (1/8 inch) deep.
Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 10-21 days.
Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 13cm (5 inch) pots.
Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.
For pot plants, plant into loam-based soil in 20cm (8 inch) pots.
Grow on with plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.
Remove spent flowers regularly.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a sunny, sheltered, warm site.
Flowers mid summer to autumn.
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