Asclepias 'Silky Mix'
In the same family as the Swan Plant, Asclepias Silky Mix is also known as Tropical Milkweed. An attractive source of food for monarch butterflies.
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These striking, fully double, dahlia-flowered blooms on 1.2m tall stems provide a dazzling spectacle of scarlet, yellow, orange and pink throughout the warmer months. Use in the garden to create a backdrop of long lasting coulour or indoors as a vibrant cut flower.
Features
- Annual
- Colour for cutting
- Long flowering
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow when soil is warm, or in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down, keep moist through germination and transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle.
Care
Choose a well-drained, Sunny, wind-sheltered position. Add compost and Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone before planting and fertilise regularly with Yates Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Plant Food. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Transplant carefully as seedlings resent root disturbance. Mulch around base of plants to retain soil moisture. Pinching out first buds will encourage branching. Remove spent flowers to prolong display.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED
| Plant space |
40cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Plant height |
1.2m |
| Germination |
7-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Flowering |
12 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
84 days |
| Botanical name |
Zinnia elegans |
Nasturtium 'Jewel Mixed'
Sweetly scented bursts of crimson, orange, yellow, salmon and rose rise above the slightly trailing foliage. Ideal for pots or ground cover.
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