Iberis umbellata Flash Mixed
Iberis umbellata Flash Mixed
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Patio, Tubs
Description
Developed from 'Red Flash'. It is dwarf, compact and presents a show of colours, as unusual and as good as individual plants. As a mixture they are refreshingly different. Colours include creamy-white, carmine-red, deep red, purple, lilac and several shades of pink.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring. |
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| Sowing depth: | 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.
Seed can also be sown outdoors in early autumn for over-wintering and earlier flowering.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm (6in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
They prefer a sunny open site and well drained soil but will grow in most sites and soils.