Thompson & Morgan Kew Collection Calceolaria x hybrid Sunset Mixed (Lady's Slipper
Three stunning colours for summer bedding and containers, including copper-orange and red, rich-red, yellow and scarlet. Bushy habit with lots of short stemmed flowers over a long period. Frost hardy. Early sowing recommended.
Height: 15-20cm (
Sow spring to late summer in a good seed compost. Scatter the seed on surface of compost and seal in a polythene bag or cover with a piece of glass until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days at 25°C (75F). Do not exclude light.
When the seedlings are large enough to handle transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots and finally 10-12cm (4-5in) pots.
Water freely in the summer and moderately in winter.
Flowering Period: Cropping: Plant Type: Half Hardy Annual / Hardy Perennial
25 seeds
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