Seed no. 307K
Cephalaphora aromatica, 'Pineapples'
£2.25
In stock · approx. 42 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors or under glass Feb-April. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seed, simply press the seeds into the soil. Place somewhere warm, ideal temp. 15-20°C. Keep soil moist, but not wet, at all times. Germination takes 2-4 week approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a light, rich, well-drained soil in full sun.
Cultivation
Best treated as an annual, pull and compost at the end of the growing season.
| Genus | Cephalaphora |
|---|---|
| Species | aromatica |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Seed number | 307K |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.7m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 42 |
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