Helipterum manglesii & maculata mixed

Germination

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last expected frost. Sow directly in spring after danger of frost has passed. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp 22-25°C, allowing the temp. to drop a little at night. Germination takes 2-4 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings if required when they have 2 true sets of leaves. Acclimatise indoors seedlings and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers any ordinary well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a poor soil over a rich one.

Cultivation

Will self-seed freely in ideal conditions. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. This is an annual and will be cut down by frost. Pull and compost at the end of the flowering season after seed has set.