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Seed no. 1227K
Taraxacum rubrifolium
£2.35
In stock · approx. 22 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
Requires a prepared soil with plenty of compost. Rake a general fertilizer in a few days before sowing. Sow directly Mar-May. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Sow seed thinly 10mm deep with 25cm spacing. Ideal temp. 15-23°C. Germination takes 7-21 days approx. Thin seedlings to 30cm spacing. Water until established.
Growing
Prefers a finely prepared, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Keep soil moist.
Cultivation
Will self-seed freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
| Genus | Taraxacum |
|---|---|
| Species | rubrifolium |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed number | 1227K |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.3m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Flowers | Mar, Apr, May |
| Seeds per packet | 22 |
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