Salpiglossis sinuata Casino Mixed F1
Salpiglossis sinuata Casino Mixed F1
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Cut Flower
Description
Powerful mixture of glorious veined Alstroemeria-like flowers. Throws out flower branches close to the ground, resulting in a dwarfer compact habit. Ideal cut flower.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | mid January to mid March. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination. Germination usually takes 14-30 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun. Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil. To grow in the greenhouse, pot up into 13cm (5in) pots.