Xela's Garden

Laurentia 'Stargazer' mixed [Shooting Star]

Genus: Laurentia.

Species: Laurentia axillaris.

Seeds sown 10.02.09

Half-hardy Annual

* Flowers: Summer
* Position: Sun or part shade
* Soil: Well drained
* Height: 6 inches
* Germination: Experience Useful
* Aftercare: Easy
* Ideal for: Baskets, Bedding, Border, Containers, Flower Pouch, Patio, Tubs

Description

Ideally suited for summer baskets, Flower Pouch™, containers and bedding. From an early sowing plants make a dome of fine foliage, from which shoot flower stems, opening to 1 inch five petalled flowers. During early evening, or after a summer shower, these fine flowers emit a soft perfume, adding to its charm. (Sowing before the end of January will ensure that plants flower from July onwards.)
Sowing Instructions

For earliest flowers from early June onwards sow September/October and over winter under glass, alternatively for flowers mid-late July onwards sow January-February. Sow on the surface of a 3in pot of good free draining seed compost and cover with a very light sprinkling of Vermiculite. Seal in a polythene bag and don't exclude light. Germination takes 10-28 days at 18-20C (65-70F).
Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow cool and well lit. Keep September/October sowings at 10-13C (50-55F) through the winter in good light and well ventilated. Water carefully so they don't sit in cold wet soil. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in a sheltered spot in light, well drained soil and full sun. For window boxes, baskets, containers, etc, allow 15cm (6in) between plants.
Aftercare Instructions

Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong the flowering season. Plants will over winter in a frost free greenhouse, conservatory etc if lifted in the autumn.

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