Seed no. 306L
Amberboa moschata, 'The Bride'
Sweet Sultan
£2.25
In stock · approx. 120 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Best sown outdoors where they are to flower. Sow 5mm deep into prepared soil which has been watered. Germination takes 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to 25cm when large enough to handle. Can be sown indoors, sow 5mm deep into seed compost, water well. Ideal temp. 10-15°C. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle with 25cm spacing. Grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frosts has passed.
Growing
Does not like to be too crowded.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering period.
| Genus | Amberboa |
|---|---|
| Species | moschata |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Sweet Sultan |
| Seed number | 306L |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.7m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May |
| Flowers | Apr, May |
| Seeds per packet | 120 |
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