R60,00
Tall, sturdy spikes covered in deep dark-blooms. A strong, reliable early-season cut flower with excellent stem length.
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Product type: 100 seeds per packet
Flower type: Hardy annual, can withstand light frost.
General sowing time: Autumn / early Spring. Following germination plants require a cold period (0-13’C) for the first 4-6 weeks to ensure they flower well.
Sowing: Refrigerate seeds @ 4’C for 1-2 weeks. Direct sow (recommended) in March to April / August. Alternatively sow in seed trays and transplant after 8 weeks. When transplanting, take care to avoid root disturbances.
Sow depth: Needs darkness to sprout – cover seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Germinate: 14-21 days @ 13 ‘C
Days to bloom: 110-120 days
Growing: Full sun
Stem length: 90-120 cm
Spacing: 15 cm
Pinching: Not necessary
Flower support: Yes
Flower season: September (if sown in March to April) or 120 days after sowing in August.
Germination: Intermediate
Feed with balanced organic fertilizer every few weeks
