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| Limnanthes | Common name; Poached egg plant |
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A quick-growing hardy annual with lightly scented flowers,that appear from late June into September.
This is a edging/border plant grows 150-200mm (6"-8") high, and is attractive to bees,
It readily self seeds resulting in self-sown plants being produced in succeeding seasons
Week 11; Sow seed in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at 13°C (55°F).
Germination should talk five to seven days.
Week 14; If seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into cell trays or boxes of potting compost.
Gradually harden off in a coldframe until planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out in an open sunny spot 150-200mm (6"-8") apart.
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