Tickseed Early Sunrise

An AAS and Fleuroselect gold medal winner. This means that throughout both the USA and Europe, this plant has not just performed well but has excelled. A marvellous and unique achievement. A perennial flowering uniformly early from seed in it's first summer producing masses of semi-double blooms for border and cutting.

Height: 18 inches; Type/hardiness: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial; Flowers: Summer; Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9

Sowing:

Sow late winter to early spring at 60-70F on the surface of a good seed compost and gently firm down. Germination usually takes 20-25 days.

Growing:

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 15 inches apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.

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