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Orychophragmus violaceus

Seed no. 928B

Orychophragmus violaceus

Chinese Violet Cress

£2.25

In stock  ·  approx. 642 seeds per packet

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Year at a glance

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 after danger of frost has passed. Sow onto prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth and watered. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Germination takes 1-2 weeks approx. Can be sown under glass in autumn and treated as a biennial. Transplant under glass seedlings in spring when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. This plant will not tolerate shade. Hardy to -5°C. Can be overwintered under glass.

Cultivation

Will be cut down by frost. Pull and compost at the end of the flowering season.

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