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The Gardener's Almanac

For information on what to do in your garden this week!

 
 
 
 
 

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Cerinthe

A half hardy annual with unusual navy, purple and grey flowers, that grows to around 500mm (18") high.

 

Week 14; Sow seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at 18°-20°C (64°-68°F)

Germination should take about a week.

 

Week 16; When seedlings are large enough to handle prick out into trays/boxes of potting compost and grow on at 10°- 12°C (50°-54°F) for a week to ten days, then place in a coldframe to harden off until planting out time.

 

Week 22; Plant out 300m (12") apart in a sunny position in any fertile garden soil.

 

 

 

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