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  • Member: karen7
  • Journal: 2001
  • Category: Flowers, Perennials
  • Status: finished perennials

Initial Notes:

Seeds from last years garden. Needs to be pre-chilled for 3 months. Needs light for germination - do not cover. germination in 15 to 20 days at 65 to 75 F. Germination can be slightly difficult. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost.

Grows to 18 to 30 inches. Requires sun to part shade. Hardy in zones 3-9. Likes well-drained, average to rich soil. Can be difficult to grow. Needs plenty of water during dry periods.

Entries and Updates

  Jan 27, 2001  
seedssown by pressing into soil - not covered. Placed in greenhouse.

  Apr 7, 2001  
seeds sprouted some time ago. Currently in basement

  May 31, 2001  
seedlings planted in garden


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