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Centratherum intermedium Pineapple Sangria
1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 4577
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Centratherum intermedium Pineapple Sangria
Half-hardy Perennial
- Flowers: Midsummer onwards
- Position: Full sun
- Height: 24 inches
- Special Features: Drought resistant,flowers in first year,scented
- Ideal for: Border, Containers
Description
Attractive, fluffy, lavender-blue, button-like flowers approx 2cm (¾in) across are produced all summer on bushy plants with unusual, pineapple fragrant foliage. Very heat and drought tolerant, attracting butterflies and adding fragrance to borders or containers.
Height 50-60cm (20-24 inches).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February-April |
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Sow on the surface of a good free draining, damp, seed compost and place at a temperature of 20-22C (69-75F). Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (5in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart.