Seed no. 523C
Erigeron speciosus, 'Pink Jewel'
£2.55
In stock · approx. 95 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Propagate or place somewhere warm, ideal temp. 15-20°C. Do not exclude light. Germination takes 14-30 days. When large enough to handle transplant seedlings to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out once plants are 2-3cm tall with 60cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers a moist well-drained soil in full sun. Requires little attention. Considered drought tolerant.
Cultivation
Deadhead to encourage further blooms. Cut back flowered stems to ground level in early spring. Lift and divide large clumps every 2-3 years in Mar-May, discard woody crowns.
| Genus | Erigeron |
|---|---|
| Species | speciosus |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Seed number | 523C |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Pink/Rose |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 95 |
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