Unique flowers for gardens and balconies. A honeybee flower. Important medicinal properties to treat flu, colds, infections and wounds.
Annual of 80cm with clustered flowers which heart is blackish and surrounded by petals. Mixed colours from yellow to orangey reddish. Lanceolate and serrated leaves.
Prefers dry soils. It is found in woods, meadows and along paths.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 50 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | Mixed |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC), No drought resistant |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, City garden, Edging, Honey producing plant, Medicinal |
Seeds per gram | 1000 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade |
Watering | Regular |