Amberboa moschata, 'Splendens'

Genus: Amberboa

Species: moschata

Variety: 'Splendens'

Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 306E

English Name(s): Sweet Sultan

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: Purple/Lavender

Flowers: July, August, September, October

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Best sown outdoors where they are to flower. Sow 5mm deep into prepared soil which has been watered. Germination takes 14-28 days. Thin seedlings to 25cm when large enough to handle. Can be sown indoors, sow 5mm deep into seed compost, water well. Ideal temp. 10-15°C. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle with 25cm spacing. Grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frosts has passed.

Growing Instructions

Does not like to be too crowded.

Cultivation Instructions

 Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering period.

When to Sow

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

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 146

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