Xeranthemum annuum 'Violetta' - Xeranthemum annuum
b147 (Xeranthemum annuum)
Description
Wild flower with bright purple, delicate, paper-like flowers. Long-flowering summer flower with 2-3 cm-large blooms. 40-60 cm tall. Ideally suited to drying. Hang flowering stems upside-down in a safe place.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| also available as seed disk | No |
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | No |
| Xeranthemum annuum | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 30 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5-1 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.