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Seed no. 896
Nemophila menziesii
Californian Bluebell, Baby Blue Eyes
£2.25
In stock · approx. 770 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow direct. Sow 2mm deep into prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow in rows spaced 15cm apart. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 7-21 days. Seedlings will appear 6-8 weeks from sowing. Keep soil moist. Thin seedlings to 45cm spacing. Can be sown in autumn and over wintered in a cold frame for planting out the following spring.
Growing
Prefers fertile well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water during dry periods to promote flowering.
Cultivation
Deadhead to prolong flowering window. Allow a few plants to self-seed, other plants can be pulled and composted in autumn.
| Genus | Nemophila |
|---|---|
| Species | menziesii |
| Family | Hydrophyllaceae |
| Common name | Californian Bluebell, Baby Blue Eyes |
| Seed number | 896 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Blue |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Sow | Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | May, Jun |
| Seeds per packet | 770 |
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