Prairie coneflower "Mexican hat" KURZEMES SĒKLAS 0.2 g

• Type: Mexican hat
• Latin name: Ratibida columnifera
• Variety: Mexican Hat
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Flowering: in July–September
• Light: sunny
• Grow in: Open ground
• Pack size: 0,2 g
• Producer: KURZEMES SĒKLAS

When to sow Sow the seeds for seedlings in March–April on the soil surface (they need light), covered with only a thin layer of soil and keep at 18–22 °C. Seeds germinate in 2–3 weeks.

Planting out Plant the seedlings out in late May, 30–40 cm apart. Choose a sunny spot.

Care Water moderately, more in dry spells, and keep the bed weed-free. A short-lived perennial that self-seeds.

Feeding and flowering Feed 1–2 times with a flowering-plant fertiliser and remove faded flowers – this prolongs flowering. Flowers in July–September; height 60–90 cm. A short-lived hardy perennial; self-seeds readily.