Prachtkerze

Season Overview

Description

The magnificent candle is a graceful, long-flowering perennial with delicate, butterfly-like white to pink flowers that appear from spring to fall. It is easy to care for, drought tolerant and lends any garden an airy character thanks to its loose growth and delicate flowers.

Growing tips

Tolerates drought well, ideal for rock gardens and dry locations Regular removal of faded flowers promotes a long flowering period Winter mulch can protect against frost in colder regions Is often rejuvenated by pruning in late winter or spring Sensitive to waterlogging, so choosing a location with good drainage is important

Details

Germination temperature

18 – 22 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

40 cm

Row spacing

50 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm