Huge, 10 cm (4") orange with black daisy-like flowers make these plants excellent for borders and cutting. Beautiful contrasts of silver-white, deeply lobed leaves with a woolly texture enhance this stunning plant all summer.
SKU: 122516
Botanical Name: Arctotis fastuosa
Growing Information
Safe for Bees
Grows Best In:
Full Sun
Days to Germination:
14 to 30 days
Water Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Growing Height:
60 cm (24")
Key Features
Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 0.12
Approximate Seed Count: 120-150
Planting Method: Start Indoors
Color: Orange with black centers
Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Harvest/Bloom Season: June to Frost
Instructions
Growing Instructions:
Start annual Vendium seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting into their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant spacing directions below. Pick a location sheltered from the wind and receives at least 6 hours of sun per day. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
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Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2")
Instructions for Nutrient Care:
Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.