Seed no. 220W
Browallia americana, 'Blue Lady'
Jamaican Forget-me-not, Amethyst Flower, Amethyst Flower, Bush Violet
£2.35
In stock · approx. 3750 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors in spring. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seed but press gently into the soil. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 14-21 days approx. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out when danger of frost has passed or treat as a house plant.
Growing
Prefers a fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate most situations. Can be grown under glass or indoors also. Ideal for bedding, borders or container planting. Versatile and very easy. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy growth.
Cultivation
Requires little attention.
| Genus | Browallia |
|---|---|
| Species | americana |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Common name | Jamaican Forget-me-not, Amethyst Flower, Amethyst Flower, Bush Violet |
| Seed number | 220W |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Blue |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 2.1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 3750 |
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