Agastache aurantiaca 'Apricot Sprite'
Short code: 6954
Height:
45cm/18"
Description:
Creates a stunning effect with spikes of apricot flowers covering dwarf compact plants, over several months from June to frost. The foliage has a very delicate sweet fragrance.
Common name: Mexican Hyssop
Awards:
Fleuroselect Quality Award |
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow on to a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or similar size cell. Cover lightly with vermiculite and propagate at 18 to 20C. Germination should begin to take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
Growing | After germination grow on the January sowings at 15C until they are established and pot on into 9cm pots, 6 packs or put 3 plugs in a 11cm or 1 litre pot for sale from April onwards. Grow as cool as possible and use the growth regulator B nine to achieve good quality compact plants. |
Flowering Period | Late June to first frost |
Hardiness | Half Hardy Perennial |
Cropping | - |
Zone us | 7,8,9,10 |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Agastache |
Variety | Apricot Sprite |
Groups | |
Containers & Baskets | YES |
Scented | YES |