Flower 1 Packet (50 seeds)
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
Flowers: Late Summer to Autumn
Height: 6 feet
Position: Sun or Partial Shade
Hardiness Rating: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Ideal For: Border
Germination: Experience Useful
Aftercare: Easy
Description
An imposing long flowering, long lived perennial with pyramids of beautiful 2 inch flowers. A excellent border plant easily grown from seed. Rich blue flower spikes add a unique colour to the garden, held aloft delphinium-like foliage. Spikes also last as a cut flower.
Sowing Instructions
Sow from early spring to mid summer Germinate at 15-20C (60-68F) on the surface of a good free-draining, damp seed compost. Apply a fine sprinking of compost or vermiculite so that the seed is just covered. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag. If no germination has taken place after 6 weeks, place container in the refrigerator for 3-6 weeks, or until seeds begin to germinate.
Growing Instructions
Return to 15-20C (60-68F) until seedlings are large enough to transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in a cold frame. Plant outdoors the following spring 60cm (24in) apart.