Mr Fothergills – RHS – Flower – Salpiglossis – Kew Blue – 50 Seeds

Opulent and exotic plants that are ideal for containers Large midnight-blue, exotic looking flowers with a velvety texture. Will provide real glamour to sunny borders and bedding schemes, as well as patio containers. An excellent performer in garden trials..Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergills Seeds in partnership with the RHS Sow February to April in trays of seed compost. Sow thinly, cover with 0.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 20C. Seedlings appear 14-21 days. Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions in late May (avoid frosts). Then transplant 20cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed freeFlowers July to September. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms