Browallia americana, 'Blue Lady'

Genus: Browallia

Species: americana

Variety: 'Blue Lady'

Family Name: Solanaceae

Synonym: Browallia grandiflora

Seed Catalogue No.: 220W

English Name(s): Jamaican Forget-me-not, Amethyst Flower, Amethyst Flower, Bush Violet

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Summer Bedding

Colour: Blue

Flowers: May, June, July, August, September, October

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun, Sheltered Sun

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors in spring. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seed but press gently into the soil. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 14-21 days approx. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out when danger of frost has passed or treat as a house plant.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate most situations. Can be grown under glass or indoors also. Ideal for bedding, borders or container planting. Versatile and very easy. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushy growth.

Cultivation Instructions

Requires little attention.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 937

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.