Veronicastrum sibiricum seeds ( cold treated) – (Culvers Root)

Description

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Veronicastrum sibiricum is a tall handsome plant which is best at the back of a border where it produces tall spires of tiny flowers which provide a statuesque and architectural quality to the border. The flowers  are blue with a pink tinge. The leaves have serrated edges and are produced in whorls, which are very attractive . The flowers are excellent for cutting. The plant will grow in full sun to partial shade .

It is an easy plant to grow so long as the soil is not too dry.

Sowing advice

Sow late winter to early spring

Take care! : these seeds are very fine and small.  Sow the seeds in trays or pots onto moist seed raising mix.  Do not cover the  seeds, but lightly press  them into the mix. Keep the seed constantly moist (not wet) with temperatures of about 20°C . Keep  them in cooler conditions after germination occurs. They should germinate in about 21-28 days.