Elegant flower to be cultivated as edges, to shape flowerbeds or for bunches. Good cut flower. The flowers attract bees, birds, butterflies, beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Annual. 105cm. Sea shell-like flowers. Mixed colours. Green leaves.
Sandy, neutral and well-drained soils.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 18ºC/20ºC.
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Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Insects |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental |
Flower colour | Mixed |
Foliage color | Green |
Germination (in days) | 8-14 |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edges, Flowerbeds, Medicinal, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 160 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |