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Trifolium rubens
Trifolium rubens
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Attractive foliage
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden
Description
Soft-to-the-touch flower spikes of dusky pink which bees love and can be used as cut flowers. The mid green leaves are unusual and almost resemble peanut foliage.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to May. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed sowing mix, just covering the seed with sowing mix in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20C (75F). Seal the container inside a plastic bag after sowing. Germination usually takes 14-30 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed. Space the plants 45cm (18in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Plant in full sun. Prefers a well drained soil.