Viridis Hortus - Echinacea purpurea Primadonna Deep Rose Pink 50 Flower Seeds ** New Variety for 2016 **

Description

Size:50 Seeds •Packet Content (approx.): 50 Seeds • This Echinacea offers growers a more compact habit with increased branching and flowering. It is tough and beautiful with unbeatable heat and drought tolerance, whilst attracting a variety of wildlife with its eyecatching appeal. • 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. • Media: Use a well-drained, growing perennial substrate, pH: 6.0-6.5. Field: loamy sandy to sandy humus soils with good drainage. Standard fertilization: 80-100 g/m² slow release fertilizer. • 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.