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Seed no. 1087F
Reseda odorata, 'Ameliorata'
Mignonette
£2.45
In stock · approx. 1395 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Flowers
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Germination
Best to sow directly Mar-May. Sow 5mm deep where they are to flower. Keep soil moist. Germination takes 2 weeks. Once germinated thin to 8cm spacing. Successional sow for continuous show of flowers. Can be started early indoors. Sow 5mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 13°C. Acclimatise seedlings and plant out in May. Can be sown into a cold frame in autumn.
Growing
Prefers a well-drained light soil in full sun. Water regularly. Fertilise well and often for improved bloom production.
Cultivation
Requires little attention.
| Genus | Reseda |
|---|---|
| Species | odorata |
| Family | Resedaceae |
| Common name | Mignonette |
| Seed number | 1087F |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Red/Maroon |
| Position | Partial shade |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.9m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | Mar, Apr, May |
| Seeds per packet | 1395 |
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