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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Matthiola incana |
|---|---|
| Colour | "Apricot, Cream, Cherry Blossom, Ruby Red and White" |
| Days To Maturity | 90 - 100 days |
| Seeds Per Packet | 40 |
| Sowing Time | February - May |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
Quick Facts
Price
ZAR65.00
Stock Mix
Long stemmed flowers with a clove-like sweet scent. The flowers lend itself well to use as a garnish on salads, desserts and drinks.
| Colour |
"Apricot, Cream, Cherry Blossom, Ruby Red and White"
|
|---|---|
| Scientific Name |
Matthiola incana
|
| Height |
45cm - 60cm
|
| Days To Maturity |
90 - 100 days
|
| Life Cycle |
Annual
|
| Light Preferences |
Sun
|
| Sowing Time |
February - May
|
| Days To Germination |
7 – 10 days
|
| Planting Space |
15cm
|
| Planting Tip |
Plant seeds 1mm deep in a seed tray with growing medium. Cover very lightly with the medium. Keep moist till seeds germinate. Transplant after 4-6 weeks outside after the last frost
|
| Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary
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| Seeds Per Packet |
40
|
| Uses |
Excellent cut flower. Edible flower. Beds, borders, and containers
|
| Netting |
No plant netting needed
|
| Harvesting Tips |
Pinch plants every few weeks to keep them in bloom as long as possible. Gather blossoms to use as cut flowers just as they open
|
| Germination |
Easy
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