Agastache aurantiaca Apricot Sprite™

Half-Hardy perennial
T&M Original

• Days to germinate : 10 to 14
• Flowers in : Late June to first frost
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Patios
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year, Scented
• Height : 18 inches

Description

Creates a stunning effect with spikes of apricot flowers covering dwarf compact plants, over several months from June to frost. The foliage has a very delicate sweet fragrance.

Sowing Instructions

Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 576 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20c. Germination should begin to take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15c after germination.

Growing Instructions

After germination grow on the January sowings at 10c until they are established and pot on into 9cm pots, 6 packs or put 3 plugs in a 11cm or 1 litre pot for sale from April onwards. Grow as cool as possible and use the growth regulator B nine to achieve good quality compact plants. Treat the June-July sowings in the same way but over winter these in a well ventilated unheated glasshouse, tunnel or cold frame for sale the following spring.