Snapdragon Winter Flowering
R60.00
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A well-known favourite in the garden and bouquets. This variety has been bred to flower in Winter. The long lasting cut flowers have a delightful floral scent. Bee friendly.
40 seeds per packet.
Flower type: | Spike |
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Life cycle: | Hardy Annual |
Climate: | Behaves as tender perennial in areas with mild summers. |
Sowing guide: | Direct sow not recommended. Sow in trays in March to September and transplant after 6-8 weeks. |
Germination guide: | 7-14 days @ 22 C. Light required - cover seed with thin layer of vermiculite. |
Flowering time: | June (if sown in March) or 100 days after sowing. |
Pinch: | Yes, when 10 cm high |
Position: | Full Sun |
Final height: | 50-80 cm |
Growing Tips:
Provide horisontal plant support to keep flowering stems upright. When stems fall over, they bend upwards and don't straighten again.
Harvesting Tips:
Harvest when 1/3 of the florets on the stem are open. Epected vase life is 7-10 days.