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Commelina coelestis, 'Sleeping Beauty'

Seed no. 381F

Commelina coelestis, 'Sleeping Beauty'

Day Flower

£2.95

In stock  ·  approx. 18 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 N D

Germination

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Just cover with a fine sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp. 20°C. Keep in a bright area. Germination takes 2 weeks approx. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 50cm spacing.

Growing

Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil in full or partial sun. This plant might make it through winter in the UK if you provide a dry winter mulch or lift plants and over winter in frost free conditions. A tender perennial, possibly best grown as an annual.

Cultivation

Requires little attention but must have frost free winters alternatively treat an as annual.