Telekia speciosa

Genus: Telekia

Species: speciosa

Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 226H

English Name(s): Ox-Eye Daisy

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: Yellow/Orange

Flowers: June, July, August

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors or directly in spring. Surface sow onto moist, well-drained seed compost. Light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes up to 2 weeks. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out when danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers an average, well-drained soil in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun if kept consistently moist. Easy to care for. Taller plants may require support.

Cultivation Instructions

Cut back plant after flowering. Will self-seed. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 177

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