Schizanthus Angel Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Solanaceae |
| Native region |
Chile |
| Mature height |
30-45 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Bright indirect light to partial shade |
| Watering |
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid both dryness and sogginess |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, light, well-drained soil with compost |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed every 2-3 weeks during budding |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
Uses
<p>Grown as a showy <strong>pot, basket and bedding flower</strong> for its dense clusters of orchid-like blooms, ideal for shaded balconies, window boxes and cool-season displays. The intricate flowers also make a delightful indoor table plant when in full bloom.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow the fine seeds in a tray and barely cover with 2-3 mm of soil; they germinate best in darkness, so cover the tray and keep cool at 16-18°C. Germination takes 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings when 4-5 cm tall, spacing 20-25 cm apart in a sheltered, partly shaded spot. Pinch tips for bushier plants. First blooms appear about 100-120 days after sowing.</p>