【Flower Seeds】Gilia Leptantha Blue Seeds, Approx. 100 Seeds!

【Echinops ritro 'Veitch's Blue'】

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It blooms with round, purple flowers similar to globe thistle (^o^)
It's not an overly assertive flower, so we think it's perfect for natural gardens.


The name is said to be derived from the botanist Gil who discovered this flower in the 18th century.


Its flowers sway in the wind and move around playfully, resembling someone who is charming to everyone and fickle, which is why it was given the flower meaning capricious love.
With that origin, it seems like most flowers would fit the description, haha.


Other flower meanings include Come here and Eternal joy.


【Flower Details】
?Variety: Echinops ritro
?Also known as: Himehanashinobu (Japanese name)
?Annual
?Height: 40-70cm
?Blooming period: April - June
?Difficulty: Easy for beginners to grow
?Cold tolerance: Strong
?Heat tolerance: Weak
?Suitable for both ground planting and containers!


【Cultivation Guide】
?When to sow seeds
Warm regions: September - October
Cold regions: March - April
Optimal germination temperature: 15℃.

?How to sow seeds
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, about 5mm deep.
If you keep the soil consistently moist, they should germinate in about a week.

※When sowing in spring, please sow as early as possible while monitoring the temperature! This is to avoid the rainy season and summer.

?Soil and fertilizer
This plant is weak to humidity, so well-draining soil is recommended.
It grows well even in soil with low nutrient content.
If you wish to fertilize, add a little top dressing at the time of planting and during the blooming period.

?Watering
This plant prefers dry conditions, so water thoroughly when the surface of the soil dries out.


【Important Notes】
?Each order includes a light-blocking silver bag for seed protection, a desiccant, and simple cultivation instructions.
?If an item sells out, it is also available for purchase in our shop.
?We adjust the number of seeds and weight to be slightly more than indicated, but as these are living organisms, there may be slight variations. In rare cases, the quantity may be slightly less, so please understand this in advance.