- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Southern Africa
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; usually grown as an annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 12" – 18" tall and 12" wide
Variety Info: 3"–4" blooms with petals in varying color combinations of orange, yellow, mauve, cream, and red
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–65°F. Sow in deep or compostable pots to avoid tap root disturbance when transplanting.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 Days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 to 3 seeds every 8"–12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–12"