Amberboa muricata
Amberboa muricata
Hardy Annual
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 32 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
Easy to grow annual which produces tall stems clothed with large, attractive, purple-mauve flowers, adding height to borders and ideal for cutting. Spectacular sown en-masse in drifts and will flower all summer long until the first night frosts of autumn.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | April to June |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth: | ½in |
Sow April to June thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 20-25cm (8-10in) apart.