BRIZA media (Seed)
Medium
Sun
Green
Reasonable soil
Summer
Description
Height: 60cm
A classic and beautiful grass for spot planting in herbaceous or wild flower borders. Masses of delicate nodding teardrop like heads on sturdy stems creating texture and movement Also makes a useful cut flower filler.
Average content per packet: 120 seeds
SOWING:
WHEN:
March - April or June - August to overwinter
WHERE:
Indoors - in trays or pots
Outdoors - where the plants are to flower
HOW:
Indoors - Moisten compost before sowing. Sow thinly and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite. When the shoots are about 2cm prick out into trays 4-5cm apart or single pots.
Outdoors - Prepare the flowering site well in advance. Water the site before sowing. Sow or scatter the seeds. Rake in soil and firm gently. Thin to 25-30cm.
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