Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Buphthalmum speciosum Buphthalmum speciosum Hardy Herbaceous Perennial - Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 6 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year,scented
- Ideal for: Border
Description An impressive, handsome plant for the border with strongly fragrant 2.5-4in bold yellow flowers. Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | Spring - February to March. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Surface sow and do not exclude light. Germination usually takes 14-30 days. Growing Instructions Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Harden off for 10-14 days and transplant after last frost 30cm (12in) apart in full sun and ordinary garden soil.
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