Seed no. M204
Chiltern Seeds Shady Spot Mix
£2.35
In stock · approx. 1950 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow directly in Mar-Jun for flowers the same year or in Sep. for flowers the following year. Sow 6mm deep into prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Germination takes 10-14 days approx. Thin seedlings to a final spacing of 15cm. Keep weed free. Sept.- Oct sowings will require cloche protection.
Growing
This selection of plants can tolerate a more shaded area of the garden although will also thrive in full or partial sun. Will tolerate most soils, even poor soils. Ensure soil is moist but well-drained.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering window.
| Genus | Miscellany of Mixes |
|---|---|
| Species | Chiltern Seeds Shady Spot Mix |
| Family | Unspecified |
| Seed number | M204 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 1950 |
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