Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Late Summer to Autumn
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cottage Gardens
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 5 feet

Description

Excellent architectural border plant for autumn flowering, producing lots of deep red stems crowned with panicles of wine red flowers. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sow from January to late June, early sowings will flower the same season. Sow on the surface of a good seed compost and just cover the seed with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 21-40 days at 18-24C (65-75F). To speed this up place in a fridge, after sealing in the polythene bag, and leave at 3-5C (37-41 F) for 2-3 weeks, then place in warmth, inspect regularly while in the fridge and remove immediately if they start to germinate.