Tower of Jewels Seeds for Planting – Echium wildpretii Tall Red Flowering Ornamental Biennial
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Biennial Leafy Vegetable
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 30-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowering in year 2; typically late spring to early summer after sowing
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders; containers (adult plants require deep containers)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide support if grown to tall flowering spike; mulch to retain moisture
Description
Tower of Jewels is an ornamental biennial Echium that forms a tall flowering spike and is suitable for garden beds, borders and containers (adult plants need deep containers). Sow 0.5-1 cm deep in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, spacing plants 30-40 cm apart. Germination takes 14-21 days, with growth in 15-25°C. Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Expect flowering in year 2, typically late spring to early summer; provide support and mulch to retain moisture.