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Seed no. 1254M
Trifolium rubens
Red Trefoil
£2.35
In stock · approx. 69 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Germination
Sow indoors Feb-May. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Just cover seed with a sprinkling of soil. Place in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag to maintain humidity. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 2-4 weeks approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial sun. Requires little attention.
Cultivation
Propagate by seed or via division in autumn or spring. Requires little attention. Can be cut back hard if the plant becomes untidy.
| Genus | Trifolium |
|---|---|
| Species | rubens |
| Family | Leguminosae/Fabaceae |
| Common name | Red Trefoil |
| Seed number | 1254M |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Type | Alpines |
| Colour | Red/Maroon |
| Position | Full sun, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.6m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, May |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 69 |
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