Hardy Perennial

• Flowers in : July to October
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers, Wildlife Garden
• Height : 40 inches

Description

Mounds of deeply cut foliage look good in borders all year round, but really come to life once its tall stems are graced with large heads of elegant cow parsley-like white flowers held above lacy dark green feathery foliage from July to October.

Looks spectacular interplanted with Verbena bonariensis, attracting beneficial insects and making an excellent cut flower.

Height: 70-100cm (28-40in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow September- February or May-June . Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 21ºC (70ºF) . Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged.

If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks, place sown container in the fridge at 40F (5C) for 3 weeks to pre-chill, then return to the warmth after this period. This will help overcome any seed dormancy and aid germination. Keep a close watch on seeds whilst in a fridge as germination may occur, if this happens before the 3 week pre-chill period is complete, move the container out of fridge. Seed germination may be erratic.

Transplant individual seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.