Description
One of the original Bavarian varieties! Small, deep-purple blooms, with a bright red star in their throats. Vigorous 15ft. vines. Perfect for covering walls, privacy screens and lattice.
Planting Instructions
Plant as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Seed has a very hard outer shell, so nick seed with a knife or file and place in a glass of warm water for a couple of hours before planting. Plant seed 3ft. apart, by a fence or trellis. These are vigorous vines that need support. For earlier blooms start indoors 3 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Start in 3 in. jiffy pots or strips. Cover the seed lightly and keep the soil temperature at 21°C. Once plants are 4 in. cool to 15°C. When plants reach 6 in. pinch the center out for bushier plants. Transplant carefully as the roots do not like to be disturbed. Feed weekly with 10-52-17 and organic seaweed. Garden spacing 18 in.
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