Oxypetalum (Skyblue Southern Star)
|
Skyblue Southern Star is a large genus from Central and Southern America. Only one species, Oxypetalum coeruleum, is in general cultivation. It has most ornamental sky-blue flowers in terminal clusters above smoothly haired greyish-green leaves. The decorative, horn-like seedcapsules release brownish-black seeds on silky parachutes. Easly cultivated in any rich, very well drained soil in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep drier at a minimum of some 15°C. Sow flat in any humus rich, sandy soil at a minimum of some 20°C throughout the year. Keep pots in a sunny spot, drier in winter. 20 seeds per package. |
Articles
|
Oxypetalum coeruleum (Skyblue Southern Star)30 (50)cm, Skyblue Southern Star (syn. Tweedia coerulea) is an unusual, slightly trailing, winterhardy perennial from Mexico with narrow arrow shaped, grayish-green leaves and utmost showy clusters of skyblue flowers, followed by interesting horn-like seed capsules which open at maturity to release dark brown seeds on silk parachutes. Oxypetalum coeruleum is easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-IX. |
| price (plus Shipping Costs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| seed package4664 | € 4,99 | ||
Recently Added
Top Sellers
Follow us on Facebook
Other payment methods:
- bank transfer
- giro pay
- sending cash
- bank transfer
- giro pay
- sending cash
