Description
Schizanthus (Poor Man’s Orchid) carries clusters of intricately patterned, orchid-like blooms in a mix of pink, purple, red and cream – a rare, showy annual for cool-season colour in beds, pots and hanging baskets.
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- Intricately patterned orchid-like blooms, unusual in the garden
- Full mix of vivid colours from a single packet
- Excellent for cool-season containers and baskets
- Rare, showy heirloom annual
Growing guide
- Sow: surface sow and press in – light aids germination
- Germination: 14-21 days at 15-18 C (60-65 F)
- Spacing: 20-25 cm (8-10 in) apart
- Light: full sun to part shade; cool weather, avoid summer heat
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