50+ Jupiter's Beard Mix Seeds-Centranthus Ruber Coccineus Mix-Valerian plant-Attracts bees,Butterflies and Hummingbirds-Drought Tolerant Perennial-B461
Description:
This semi-woody perennial forms dense clusters of brightly colored flowers from late spring until fall. Jupiter’s Beard makes a wonderful cut flower because of its long vase life and prolific blossoms. Jupiter’s Beard is known for its almost nonstop blooming ability and its extreme drought-tolerance. Growing Jupiter's Beard from flower seed is very rewarding and easy. Approximately 1000 seeds covers 75 square feet. It should be spaced about 12 to 15 inches apart in the sunny garden (light shade is fine as well).
The Valerian plant is very long-lived, and it asks for only ordinary garden soil with good drainage. After it's established, it is considered to be fairly drought tolerant. Deadheading will keep the plant flowering fuller and later into the season. If the plant stops blooming due to heat, cut the plant back by 1/3 - 1/2 to promote another round of blooms later in the summer. If you enjoy attracting wildlife to your landscape, starting Jupiter's Beard seeds is a sure way to have lots of these beautiful flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. This Centranthus Jupiter's Beard seed mix will have a beautiful display of blooms in shades of reds, rose, and white.
Growing Jupiter's Beard from seed is very rewarding! You'll have flowers to enjoy in the garden and for cutting as well. Jupiter's Beard care includes deadheading to keep the plant flowering later in the season as well as to keep the plant from self-sowing. Jupiter's Beard is also called Keys to Heaven, and the flower seeds can be started either indoors or directly outside.
Growing:
Sow Jupiter's Beard seed indoors in starter trays 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Keep flower seeds continuously moist until germination. Transplant seedling outdoors when frost danger has passed. Or, directly sow Jupiter's Beard seeds outdoors into prepared soil in spring when temperatures are consistently warm. The White Valerian plant is a liberal self-sower. Deadhead spent blooms if you do not want the flower seed to spread.
Season: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Height: 24 - 32 inches
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Mix
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Temperature: 65 F (18 C)
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 1000 seeds covers 75 square feet
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 - 15 inches
