AQUILEGIA 'William Guinness' (Seed)
Medium
Sun
Purple
Reasonable soil
Summer
Description
Height: 75cm
Striking single flowers with purple black petals and contrasting white corollas. Makes a good cut flower. Plant in groups in the border to make a dramatic display. Hardy perennial.
Average content per packet: 100 seeds
SOWING:
WHEN:
January - March
WHERE:
Indoors - in seed trays or pots
HOW:
Moisten compost before sowing. Sow thinly and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite. Keep at about 15°C. Germination in 1-3 months. When 2 leaves show prick out into tray 4-5cm apart or single pots. Harden off before planting outside.
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