Perennial Seeds - Asclepias 'Gay Butterflies Mixed'

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Asclepias 'Gay Butterflies Mixed'
Asclepiadaceae Milkweed

Large, free-flowering plants in a vibrant orange, accented by a few reds and yellows. Blooms in 12-16 weeks from sowing. Produces a shimmering, prolific display, excellent cut and dried. Germination: 30- 120 days, 65-85F. Moist soil. Z4-9. 24x24in.
Pre-chill seeds for 3-6 weeks.
Cannot be sent to HI.

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Ship Season: both Spring & Fall

Items Per Package: 1 packet (40 seeds)

Restricted States: HI

Comments: HARDINESS ZONE: 4-9 SUN/SHADE: Sun or part shade SOIL TYPE: Damp IDEAL FOR: Border, cut flower, dried flower SOWING TIME: February to July. SOWING DEPTH: 1/16 inch (1.5mm) SOWING: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.