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Seed no. 345J
Chrysanthemum segetum, 'Eastern Star'
£2.25
In stock · approx. 1360 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowers
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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D
Germination
Can be sown year round, for improved results sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost, press seeds into soil but do not cover. Ideal temp. 18-21°C. Germination takes 10-18 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 30cm spacing. Can be sown directly from April into well prepared soil that has been raked to a fine tilth.
Growing
Pinch out growing tips and first set of leaves in May to create a bushier plant.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to extend flowering window. Propagate by seed.
| Genus | Chrysanthemum |
|---|---|
| Species | segetum |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Seed number | 345J |
| Hardiness | 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 | 2.1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 1360 |
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