Seed no. 267M
Cananga odorata
Ylang-Ylang
£4.06
£3.25
In stock · approx. 8 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors at any time. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Propagate. Ideal temp. 24-27°C. Water from the base only. Germination takes 2-4 months but can be erratic. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Pot on as needed and move to a greenhouse or conservatory.
Growing
Best grown under glass in the UK. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun.
Cultivation
Quick growing, this tree will require pruning. Prune continuously to maintain a bush shape. For trees prune yearly by approximately 1/3.
| Genus | Cananga |
|---|---|
| Species | odorata |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Common name | Ylang-Ylang |
| Seed number | 267M |
| Type | Tree |
| Colour | Green, Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Seeds per packet | 8 |
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