Emilia coccinea Scarlet Magic

Half Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding
• Height : 24 inches

Description

Attractive, small, flame red, fluffy flowers, sway gently in the summer breeze, resembling an artist's brush or tassels, giving the common names of Flora's Paintbrush or Tassel Flower. Ideal for adding a change of height, colour and texture to bedding displays. Height: 45-60cm (18-24in).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing Time: March to May. Sow thinly, 3mm (1/8in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods.

Can also be sown in pots or trays of moist seed compost covered with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 14-30 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Plant out after all risk of frost.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.