Malope trifida Glacier Fruits Mixed

Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Height : 24 inches

Description

Very useful plant for rapidly filling space in your border, the Malope is a good, bushy plant with large, often 5-7.5cm (2-3in) flowers. This special blend shows the great effect achievable with red and pink, along with a catalyst of white. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).

Sowing Instructions

Germinate February to April at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost, 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination. Can also be sown direct outdoors in May.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions. When well grown, acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost, 90cm (3ft) apart.