100 Seeds- Schizanthus Angel Wings Flower Seeds-Poor Man's Orchid- Schizanthus Wisetonensis- -Butterfly Flower-pv418-Angelic Annual-Attracts Butterflies

Butterfly Flower -Schizanthus x Wisetonensis Angel Wings is rewarding to grow and so attractive to butterflies! Schizanthus Angel Wings is a colorful orchid-like flower mix which stands above attractive fern-like foliage. It is an annual that is heavy blooming with dainty flowers that come in a variety of multi-marked colors: The colors include pink, red, lavender, rose, and bi-color, each with golden centers. Butterfly Flowers are ideal for mass planting, spots of color in the flower border or in containers. Schizanthus plants are showy and exotic looking adding lots of beauty wherever they are grown. Butterfly Flower is also commonly called Poor Man's Orchid.

Schizanthus Angel Wings produce beautiful Orchid like flowers in various different colours including pink, rose, lilac, purple and white. Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers and cottage gardens

They are annual or biennial herbaceous plants, with attractive flowers and they belong to the subfamily Schizanthoideae of the Solanaceae. The genus includes species native to Chile and Argentina, many species are adventitious in other parts of the world such as New Zealand and the United States

Butterfly Flower seed is not difficult to establish. Start the flower seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Lightly cover the flower seeds with soil. It's recommended to cover the starter trays with plastic to help hold moisture in. Water from underneath. Once seedlings emerge, remove the plastic. The Schizanthus plants can be transplanted once they have their 2nd set of true leaves. They prefer a full sun to partial shade setting.
Temperature: 60 - 70 F (15-21 C)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Cover seed lightly after sowing
Sowing Rate: 4 - 6 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 11
Height: 16 inches
Bloom Season: Mid spring to early fall
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Sandy to clay loam, pH 5.8 - 6.5