Purple Portenschlagiana Flower seeds for Planting - Pollinator Friendly, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 7-14 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to part shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate; keep evenly moist
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time 40-60 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to prolong flowering; provide support for trailing habit; avoid excessive nitrogen
Description
Purple Portenschlagiana is an annual flowering plant valued for garden beds, borders or containers. It tolerates full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with moderate, evenly moist watering. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and expect germination in 7-14 days. Space plants 20-30 cm apart, prefer 18-24°C, and will bloom 40-60 days after sowing, with mid to late summer flowering. Deadhead to prolong flowering and provide support for trailing habit.