Edible Flowers : Primula polyanthus Discovering Stripes Mixed

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Spring
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Cut Flowers, Patios, Woodland Garden
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 12 inches

Description

Presenting the world's first striped Polyanthus, true from seed. Bred by T&M they have taken many years to perfect. The 2 inch pastel coloured flowers with darker stripes are fantastic - green on yellow, cerise on white, blue on buff, lavender on white, deep blue on lemon. Some flowers will become solids as they mature, turning into green, black and other unusual colours. They are very long lived and do not require damp conditions, making them excellent for the garden and containers. Because of their thick stems they are ideal cut flowers.

Sowing Instructions

Germinate at 15-20C (60-68F), higher temperatures may hinder germination. Sow on the surface of a good free-draining, damp seed compost. Apply a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite, however do not completely cover seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place in a shady position. Keep compost moist but not wet, germination usually takes 10-30 days. Once a number of seeds have emerged, sprinkle a tiny amount of sieved compost or vermiculite over the roots to anchor them.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots, grow on in a cool postion giving plenty of water. Plant out where they are to flower in autumn 23cm (9in) apart.

Caution

May cause skin irritation