Phaenocoma prolifera seeds – ( Cape everlasting)

Description

Picture thanks to www.silverhillseeds.co.za

Phynocoma prolifera is a small long lived perennial shrub, about 0.6 m high which has stiff branches and leaves. In the spring it produces beautiful large flowers which can be pink red or white , and they continue to cover the plant right through Spring and summer until the autumn.  The flowers are excellent for cutting for floral arrangements, both fresh and dried.

Note : 10 seeds in packet

Sowing advice

Sow the seeds in Autumn in pots or trays, on the surface of moist seed raising mix. Don’t cover them , as light is required for germination .  Keep them moist by using a mister or watering from the base of the pot to avoid driving the seeds under the soil. Seeds should germinate in 10-20 days at 20 deg C. and germination will benefit from a 12 degree  C fluctuation in day and night temperatures