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Seed no. 1280B
Viscaria oculata, Formula Mixed Colours
£1.95
In stock · approx. 2754 seeds per packet
Free UK delivery over £40 · £2.75 below that · despatched within two working days
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
Direct sow after danger of frost has passed. Sow 3mm deep into well prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow in rows 30cm apart. Germination takes 3 weeks approx. Thin seedlings when large enough to handle to 15cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Water during dry periods. Very easy to grow.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering window.
| Genus | Viscaria |
|---|---|
| Species | oculata |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed number | 1280B |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.9m |
| Sow | Apr, May, Jun |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 2754 |
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