Seed no. 594A
Francoa sonchifolia
Bridal Wreath, Wedding Flower
£2.45
In stock · approx. 72 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow under glass Feb-June. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil or vermiculite. Ideal temp. 13-15°C. Keep moist but not wet. Germination takes 14-30 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Does not like winter wet. In cold regions can be grown as an annual.
Cultivation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring.
| Genus | Francoa |
|---|---|
| Species | sonchifolia |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Common name | Bridal Wreath, Wedding Flower |
| Seed number | 594A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.2m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 72 |
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