Tanacetum parthenium ‘Magic Lime Green’ seeds – ( Matricaria)

Description

This matricaria has unusual lime green to pale lemon yellow 2cm  flowers.  The stems are long and strong for cutting .  It flowers prolifically, is easy to grow and care for  and makes a  wonderful filler for the garden.  Tanacetum Magic Lime Green will provide a lovely display amongst other plants.  It can be used as an excellent cut flower, with its soft greeny yellow flowers .

Sowing advice

Sow spring to midsummer and  in autumn.Sow the seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed raising mix in pots or trays.
Press lightly into the soil, don’t cover as light is needed for germination.  Propagate or place somewhere warm, 15-20°C. Water from the base of  tray only.  Keep in a warm place,  ideally at 15 to 20°C. Keep  moist but do not waterlog. Germination should  take between  5 to 10 days. Transplant  each seedling once it has its first set of true leaves into 7.5cm  pots with free-draining compost  until large enough to plant outside