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Seed no. 1250K
Tolpis barbata
European Umbrella Milkwort
£2.25
In stock · approx. 1000 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 in spring. Surface sow onto prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Just cover the seed with a very fine sprinkling of soil. Ideal temp 15-18°C. Keep moist until germination occurs. Germination takes 1-2 weeks approx. Thin seedlings as required.
Growing
Prefers a sandy or gritty soil in full or partial sun.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to prolong the flowering window.
| Genus | Tolpis |
|---|---|
| Species | barbata |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | European Umbrella Milkwort |
| Seed number | 1250K |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| 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, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 1000 |
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