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Didiscus caeruleus, 'Lacy Pink'
Loved by pollinators Good for cutting

Seed no. 460T

Didiscus caeruleus, 'Lacy Pink'

Pink Lace Flower

£2.45

In stock  ·  approx. 102 seeds per packet

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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 directly where they are to flower from Apr-May. Sow thinly 1mm deep in drills spaced 30cm apart into rich well prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Lightly cover with soil. Water. Germination 21 days at temps above 20°C. When large enough to handle thin to 20-30cm spacing. Can be sown indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow into seed trays filled with seed compost. Only cover lightly with soil. Require darkness to germinate. Cover, water only from the base. temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 15-20 days. Transplant when large enough to handle. Grow on in small pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

May require staking with a thin stick. Easy to grow and very tolerant of adverse conditions.

Cultivation

Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window or Deadhead.

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