Seed no. 205N
Bidens humilis, 'Golden Eye'
Goldmarie
£2.95
In stock · approx. 38 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a fine sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 13-18°C. Germination takes 10-21 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Pinch out the growing point when 5cm tall to encourage bushiness. Acclimatise and plant out when danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers light, well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Will tolerate poor soils.
Cultivation
Will be cut down by frost. Pull and compost plant.
| Genus | Bidens |
|---|---|
| Species | humilis |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Goldmarie |
| Seed number | 205N |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 38 |
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