Bärenohr

Season Overview

Description

Annual. This pretty composite flower has a white corolla with an interesting pattern in the center. The silvery, woolly foliage suggests that this African beauty copes well with heat and drought. Suitable for summer flower beds and as a gap filler in the perennial border, as well as a cut flower. Uncomplicated, undemanding. Growing height: approx. 60 - 70 cm. These pretty plants are very attractive when planted in groups in flower borders. They also fit into larger containers and can be cut continuously for colorful bouquets.

Growing tips

Pre-cultivation in warm conditions from April or from mid-May (frost-free) - June can be sown outdoors directly on the spot. Sow shallowly approx. 0.5 - 1 cm, press the seeds down and cover lightly with soil. Well-drained, nutrient- and humus-poor soil is preferred. Planting distance 20 x 20 cm.

Details

Seeding distance

20 cm

Row spacing

20 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm