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Teasels are a popular variety of wildflower, which make for attractive dried cut flower arrangements. An architectural addition for the back of garden borders or wildlife gardens, plants will self-seed freely for a continual display. Tall and striking, the lilac-pink conical flower heads are held above serrated leaves in mid- to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The large and prickly seed heads hold on the plants well into winter, providing a good food source for birds such as goldfinches.Sow February to June onto the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place sown container in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination which usually takes 1-3 months. Do not exclude light as this helps germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise young plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting them in borders in sun or partial shade. Grow Teasel plants in any fertile, moist soil, including heavy clay soils.Product specifications:Position: Sun or Semi-ShadeHeight: Up to 150cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 45cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x packet Teasel seeds (approx. 100 seeds)Flowering period: July to AugustImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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