Mix of deep rose, rose pink, salmon, scarlet, white, lavender, medium blue, and deep burgundy.
We were surprised to learn this early-flowering variety can withstand extreme heat and drought unusually well, producing well into the summer. Large flowers, long stems, fragrant. Heat tolerant. Ht. 60-72". Avg. 300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 74
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Growing Information:
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GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 55-65ºF (13-18ºC). Presoak seed 24 hours.
CULTURE: Outdoors (recommended) - 6 weeks before last frost, 12 seeds/foot. Darkness required for germination. Thin. Indoors - 4-6 weeks before planting out, 2-4 seeds/cell or pot. Thin. Transplant out as soon as soil can be worked; seedlings aren't damaged by frost.
TIP: Mulch to keep roots cool. Pinch when 6-8" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Harvesting flowers increases bloom.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; rich, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil.
SPACING: 6-12". Trellis needed.
USE: Cut flower, back of border, fences, trellises, arbors, cottage gardens.
HARVEST: Half the flowers on a stem are open.
Symbols Explained:
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Good for trellising Variety requires a trellis in order to grow properly. |
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Very Fragrant Variety is highly fragrant. |
