Tanacetum parthenium
Feverfew
R60.00
Also known as Matricaria. This lovely filler has fragrant foliage while the individual flowers sit uniformly on top of strong stems, making it a great cut flower.
100 seeds per packet
| Flower type: | Filler |
|---|---|
| Life cycle: | Tender Perennial |
| Climate: | Prefers a cool growing season and flowers from the end of spring through summer. |
| Sowing guide: | Sow in trays (recommended) in March to May / August-September and transplant after 3-4 weeks. Ensure very well-drained soil. |
| Planting Season: | Autumn / Spring |
| Germination guide: | Seeds germinate in 6-10 days from sowing @ 20-22 C. Cover lightly with thin layer of vermiculite/soil. |
| Flowering time: | October-December (if sown in March to May) or 110 days after sowing after August. |
| Pinch: | Not necessary |
| Position: | Full Sun |
| Final height: | 50-85cm (autumn sowing will produce taller stems than spring sowing) |
| Spacing: | 23 cm |
Growing Tips:
Ensure well-drained soil, especially if planting in Autumn. Easy grower.
Harvesting Tips:
Harvest when almost all the individual flower on the flower stem are open. Plants will produce a strong second flush of stems after harvesting. Expected flower vase life is 7 days.
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