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Product ID: 1794
Oscar
(Gomphocarpus physocarpus)
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Wonderful, unique pods for use in arrangements.
We fell in love with this unique member of the milkweed family during our '04 trials. The towering green foliage reaches at least 5'. The nondescript white flowers turn into wonderful globe-shaped pods covered in soft green fuzz. Oscar looks fabulous in the landscape or as an accessory to bouquets. Ht. 48-60". Avg. 5,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
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Plant Cycle: (A)
Days to Maturity or Bloom: 120-130
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Growing Information:
Asclepias curassavica: Germination: 14-21 days at 65-70°F. Culture: Indoors (recommended) - 10-12 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after danger of frost is past. Growing On: Begins taproot growth at germination; do not allow to become potbound. Light/Soil: Full sun; well-drained, sandy loam to poor soil. Spacing: 12-24". Use: Cut flower, borders, containers, butterfly gardens. Harvest: 1/2 to 2/3 of flowers are open on a stem. If stems wilt after harvest rehydrate in water for 24 hours. Asclepias incarnata: See above. Light/Soil: Full sun; moist, well-drained, average soil. Tip: Plants sprout very late in spring; mark location early to prevent damage by cultivation. Best to allow plants to remain undisturbed indefinitely. Spacing: 12-24". Use: Cut flower, dried pods, perennial borders, naturalizing, butterfly gardens. Harvest: Fresh- 1/2 to 2/3 of the flowers are open; do not open well once cut. Fresh pods-while green but before they start to split. Dried pods-as they turn tan and begin to split; remove seeds; completely dry pods |
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Cut Flowers
Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Dried Flowers
Variety is excellent for creating dried Flowers. |
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