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Cenolophium denudatum seeds
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Cenolophium denudatum seeds
Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: July to October
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 40 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower, Wildlife
Description
Mounds of deeply cut foliage look good in borders all year round, but really come to life once its tall stems are graced with large heads of elegant cow parsley-like white flowers held above lacy dark green feathery foliage from July to October.
Looks spectacular interplanted with Verbena bonariensis, attracting beneficial insects and making an excellent cut flower.
Height: 70-100cm (28-40in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | September to February or May to June. |
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| Sowing depth: | Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. |
Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 21ºC (70ºF). Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 14-30 days. Transplant individual seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimatize plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost , 60cm (24in) apart in a well-drained soil in full sun.