Seed no. 1251J
Trachelium caeruleum, 'Lake Michigan White'
£3.25
In stock · approx. 25 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 2-3 weeks. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 50cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Water freely in dry weather. Perennial, but treat as an annual.
Cultivation
Cut and come again variety. Cut back after flowering to promote fresh blooms.
| Genus | Trachelium |
|---|---|
| Species | caeruleum |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Seed number | 1251J |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.5m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 25 |
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