Cuphea ignea Matchless

Half Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer to Autumn
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Conservatories, Containers
• Height : 12 inches

Description

Ignite your beds, borders and patio containers with this explosive little annual, dripping with tubular, scarlet blooms over many months from summer to autumn. The rounded, compact plants also make perfect pot plants for the home. Prefers any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Height: 25-30cm (10-12in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to March. Place seed on the surface of a good seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7 to 21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.