Cephalaphora aromatica 'Pineapples'
Short code: 6959
Height:
45cm/18"
Description:
Attractive bright yellow, pom-pom flowers complemented by pale green foliage, which releases an apple fragrance when brushed against.
Common name: Cephalophora| Sowing/Growing information | |
| Sowing | Sow the seed on the surface of a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or slightly larger unit and cover with vermiculite to a depth of approximately 3 to 4 mm. Propagate at 18 to 20C and germination should take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
| Growing | Continue to grow the seedlings on at 15C until they are established and fill the tray. Transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot and continue to grow on at 10 to 15C. Early February sowings will result in flowering plants for sale in late April / May. Later sowings made in April can be potted on into 1 litre pots for sales of more established flowering plants in late June. |
| Flowering Period | June to August |
| Hardiness | Half Hardy Annual |
| Cropping | - |
| Zone us | 9,10 |
| Classification | |
| Product | Seeds |
| Genus | Cephalaphora |
| Variety | Pineapples |
| Groups | |
| Scented | YES |
