- A glittering array of flowers which open in the sunshine.
- Low growing, compact and tolerant of dry conditions.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Mesembryanthemum Livingstone Daisy Mixed Seeds
- Sow: February to June
- Flowering: June to September
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors for surest results, 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20oC (60-68oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other trays when large enough to handle. grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 15cm (6") apart, when frosts are over.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors for ease, where they are to flower, 0.5cm (1/4") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Thin seedlings as required. Water well until plants are established.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Mesembryanthemums do well even in poor, light soils, but they need full sun.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 8cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 20cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Half Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 2000 Seeds