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Senecio (Pink Groundsel), Felicia (Cape Aster) & Ursinia (Bear Chamomille)

South African Pink Groundsel belongs to a broad family with numerous species on all continents, Cape Asters and Bear Chamomilles are South African genera. Several species wihtin these genera are showy floriferous annuals are of high horticultural value. The pink flowering groundsel has bright colored flowers similar to Pericallis species from the Canary islands. They will easily grow in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot.
Sow flat on any rich soil in partial shade. Do not cover seeds with soil, and always water from beneath. Place pots in a frostfree spot at a minimum of some 15°C. Transplant to the garden as soon as seedlings are strong enough and after last freezing nights by the end of spring.
20 seeds per package.
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Felicia heterophylla (Cape Aster)

Felicia heterophylla (Cape Aster)

10 (20)cm, Cape Aster is an annual with bright blue small flowers above narrow leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow under glass in a frostfree and sunny spot mid spring. Transplant to the garden after the last freezings nights by the end of spring and as soon as plants are strong enough. VI-VIII.
20 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package7140 € 4,99
Senecio elegans (Pink Groundsel)

Senecio elegans (Pink Groundsel)

30 (50)cm, Pink Groundsel is a fast growing annual from South Africa. Senecio elegans produces utmost showy bright pink flowers above slightly succulent, deeply dissected leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds under glass in a frostfree and sunny spot mid spring. Transplant to the garden after the last freezings nights by the end of spring and as soon as plants are strong enough. Under appropriate conditions this species will readily selfsow as seeds withstand freezing in Central Europe. VI-IX.
20 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package6378 € 0,99
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Senecio varicosus (Balearic Groundsel)

Senecio varicosus (Balearic Groundsel)

10cm, Balearic Groundsel (syn. Senecio rodriguezii) is a fast growing dwarf perennial from rocky grounds in coastal areas of the Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. It makes dense cushions of greyish-green leaves, which are purple underneath, and numerous small pale rose flowers. An excellent plant for small pots under frostfree conditions, e.g. in the alpine house or in a cool wintergarden. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year and at a winter minimum of some 10°C. I-XII.
20 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package0538 € 4,99
Ursinia anthemoides (South African Bear Chamomille)

Ursinia anthemoides (South African Bear Chamomille)

20 (30)cm, South African Bear Chamomille has utmost showy rich yellow flowers above aromatic, dissected, narrow leaves. A South African annual for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow under glass in a frostfree and sunny spot mid spring. Transplant to the garden after the last freezings nights by the end of spring and as soon as plants are strong enough. VI-IX.
20 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package7182 € 4,99
seed package