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Physostegia virginiana Summer Snow
Physostegia virginiana Summer Snow
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowers: Mid to late Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower
Description
Prolific dazzling tubular flower spikes. Ideal four Cutting and borders.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to July. |
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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). Surface sow on a peat/sand mix seed compost and do not exclude light. Very slow and irregular germination. Keep the seed compost cool and moist but not saturated at all times.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in a cold frame and plant out the following spring 60cm (24in) apart in full sun or part shade.
Aftercare Instructions
Plant in ordinary garden soil.