Auricula Eyed grows particularly well with other Sweet Williams such as Dianthus 'Sooty' and Dianthus 'Albus'. If you have the space I suggest you grow plenty of these lovely Dianthus. Allow to rest overnight before arranging. When cutting strip the lower leaves and place the cut flowers into a tall bucket of clean water. Clusters of scented blooms are produced for up to four months until the end of August.Ĭut flowers regularly and dead-head to make sure that your plants continue to produce new blooms. These often have a tendency to dry out, so use a mix of one part grit to three parts soil. Like many biennials Sweet William flowers early in the year (May onwards) before hardy annuals and perennials come into flower in June. Auriculas are traditionally grown individually in terracotta pots. Keep it away from direct sunlight and germination should take place in a few weeks. Cover the seed with a very thin layer of dry sand and cover the tray or pan with a sheet of glass. They do not tolerate acidity and want neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Sow this summer for flowering next spring. Auriculas thrive in a moist, well drained soil. Feed and water regularly to keep flower production going all summer long. They prefer a site with plenty of sunshine. Sweet William love moist but well drained soil. In most situations these plants will need some support. In autumn plant out where you’d like them to flower next year. Thin seedlings to 10cm/ 4 inches to allow plenty of space for the foliage to grow over winter. Please email your requirements to Sue at. Alternatively sow in modules indoors and plant out six weeks later in August/early September. This season we are able to supply a limited range of seed for any of our valued. Sow outdoors in a well prepared seedbed when the soil is warm from the end of May to August. in Vegetable Plants & Seeds 2 offers from 39.95 Crown Vetch Seed - 1 lb Bag 14 1 offer from 29.75 Park Seed Tidal Wave Red Velour Petunia Seeds, Pack of 10 Seeds 471 1 offer from 8.95 Product Description Primula - Auricular Mixed Seeds. Grow a row of these in the cutting patch or in a mixed border in full sun for best results.Īll Sweet Williams are extremely easy to grow and very prolific giving you lots of flowers for not much time, money or effort!Ħ0cm ( 2 feet ) tall x 15cm (6 inches) spread The petals are edible and can be added to recipes or used to decorate cakes. Blooms are upward facing which makes Sweet Williams jolly useful in the garden or as a cut flower. Each flower has a distinct eye which gives them a most attractive appearance. Also, plucking of flowers regularly and removal of dried flowers enhances the yield.Gorgeous Sweet Williams with clusters of large colourful flowers on long strong stems. Dianthus Auricula Eyed Mixed Seeds Gorgeous Sweet Williams with clusters of large colourful flowers on long strong stems. Clusters of purple flowers, paler at the margins. Irrigation of soil with water,before plucking, gives better flower quality. Adrian is an evergreen, perennial, alpine auricula, up to 20cm tall, with rosettes of light green leaves. Flowers should generally be harvested in the morning hours. You can use a water can or a water spray.įor harvesting marigold, loose flowers are plucked when they attain full size depending upon the variety. Regular watering keeps the flowers healthy. Place in a spot that receives either full sun or partial sunlight. Sandy loamy soil with pH 5.6 to 6.5 is ideal for its cultivation. To prevent these diseases, ensure proper drainage and ventilation and avoid over watering. The major symptom for these pests is light brown spots on the lower leaves or on early seedlings. Marigolds are susceptible to damping off (Rhizoctonia solani) and pests like collar rat, Sclerotium rolfsii, Botrytis cinerea, Powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic. Sprinkle little water and then as per requirement keeping the soil moist.įlowering starts after 45-50 days post transplant which continues for 100-120 days depending on the variety. Maintain a distance of 1.0 feet between the plants. Place these pots outside in a covered area until they germinate and water. Soil should be collected in a garden pot mixed with well rotten cow dung or manure.īroadcast the seeds over the soil bed and cover it with a thin layer of sieved sand to allow germination. plant the seeds 6 mm into the soil and cover with a fertilizer, such as vermiculite.
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