Ammobium Seeds - Winged Everlasting

(Ammobium alatum) Annual. 75 days to maturity.

Papery silvery-white flowers mature to reveal a sunny centre. Pretty in the garden with a long life as a cut flower.

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Growth Habit: Upright, branching growth to 2 feet height; low rosette of leaves, sturdy winged stems with prolific 1” blooms. 

Sun Requirements: Sun

Soil Preference: Light, well-drained soil. 

When to Plant: Direct seed outdoors after last frost OR start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost date. 

How to Plant:  

Direct sow: sow seeds on soil surface after the last frost. Cover only lightly with soil as seeds need light to germinate. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Thin young plants to 1 foot apart. 

Transplant: Sow seeds on soil surface and cover only very lightly with soil, as seeds need light to germinate.  Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Harden off and transplant after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 1 foot apart. 

When to Harvest: Summer

How to Harvest:  Cut when flowers are half open, before the yellow centre is revealed. 

Uses: Ammobium is a wonderful cut flower fresh or dried in arrangements. 

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