Johnsons – Trachelium Black Knight – 15 Seeds

Description

Fast growing upright plants with domed, lightly scented flower heads. Creates handsome displays in mixed borders or as cut flowers. For indoor sowing
When February to April.
Where In a tray of seed compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 20°C. Seedlings appear 12-21 days.
Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 20cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed free.
Flowers July to October, the same year. Pick flower heads when about a quarter of the florets have begun to open. Stems can also be dried. Pick flower heads when about a quarter of the florets have begun to open. Stems can also be dried.