Schizanthus pinnatus ‘Angel’s Wings’ seeds – ( Poor Man’s Orchid)

Description

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In summer these plants are smothered with delicate flowers, which resemble miniature orchids.    The flowers have white and cream backgrounds over which pink , rose,  red and violet patterns are painted in very fine tracery.  They look like small , dainty butterflies, and they make a very lovely garden plant, with their finely cut leaves which are a little like delicate fern fronds.  The flowers are excellent for picking, and they are  easy to grow from seed.

Growing advice

Sow the seeds in pots or trays onthe surface of  moist seed raising mix.  Don’t cover as light is required for germination . Keep at about 18- 20 deg C.  They should germinate in 7-14 days