Size:70 (0.249g's) Seeds •Packet Content (approx.): 70 Seeds • White Swan Coneflower plants bloom earlier (late June to late July) than most Echinacea and will continue to bloom sporadically through the autumn months. They have much longer, ray flowers than those of the more familiar purple coneflower, they are also a paler shade of purple (hence the name), more of a purplish rose • Hardy Perennial • Height: 85cm (33"). Spread: 45cm (18") • Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower Garden, Coastal Garden and Borders • Flowering Period: July, August, September • Position: full sun • Hardiness: Hardy • Sow :January-June for flowering in pot from July onwards, limited flowering without vernalization, during with vernalization full flowering in next year • Sowing method: 2-3 seeds per plug • Germination: 10-14 days at 68-72 °F (20-22 °C). Supplemental lighting during germination speeds germination and uniformity of emergence. Keep seedlings uniformly moist, but do not over water • Growing On: Transplant seedlings into packs, 4" (10 cm) or 1.0 gallon containers (2-3 plants) when the 3rd pair of true leaves appears. Once plants have begun rooting out, grow on at temperatures of 50-55 °F (10-13 °C). Fertilize at 100-200 ppm calcium nitrate in a balanced formula on a weekly basis. For full gallon containers plant 3-5 plugs per pot • Temperature: Grow at 15-18 °C or outdoors. In winter indoors frost free at 3-5 °C or outdoors. At mid December the plants start to grow for 10-12 weeks at 15-18 °C • Fertilization: High fertilization levels are required • Suitable for the Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower Garden, Coastal Garden, Borders, allotments and containers. Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended
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