Quick Info
Plant In
February – April September – November
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Space Seeds
1 – 2 inches
Days to Germinate
14 – 21 days
Mature Height
3 – 4 feet
Agrostemma
Purple Queen and Pink Contessa
Purple Queen and Pink Contessa
(Agrostemma githago)
Quick Info
Plant In
February – April September – November
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Space Seeds
1 – 2 inches
Days to Germinate
14 – 21 days
Mature Height
3 – 4 feet
EXCLUSIVE – These beloved cottage garden flowers are easy to grow, drought tolerant and a real favorite of hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. The free blooming, delicately fluted blossoms seem to float above slender foliage and sway in every breeze. We’ve combined lavender-rose “Purple Queen” and shell-pink “Pink Contessa” for a lavish garden display of shimmering, satiny flowers and long-stemmed, graceful bouquets to cut and enjoy indoors.
Seed Count: Approx. 145 / Weight: 750 mg
- SKU:5179
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Quick Info
Plant In
February – April September – November
Sun/Shade
Full sun
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Space Seeds
1 – 2 inches
Days to Germinate
14 – 21 days
Mature Height
3 – 4 feet









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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
HARDY ANNUAL
Spring/summer bloom
Frost Hardy
BEST TO PLANT DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN
Mild Winter Climates: Sow seeds either in early spring or in late fall to germinate and form deep roots for a long spring bloom.
Cold Winter Climates: Sow seed as early in spring as soil can be worked. Space seeds 1 to 2 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade in hot areas. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep seed bed moist. Be patient; germination takes 14 to 21 days. After seedlings are well established and 2 or 3 inches tall, thin or transplant 8 to 10 inches apart. Keep plants well watered and weeded for best performance.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Sow seeds 1 inch apart in seed-starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Cover 1/4 inch deep, keep moist and provide a good light source until ready to plant outside when the weather warms up. Thin or transplant seedlings 8 to 10 inches apart when large enough to handle.
GROWING NOTES
Spring Sowing: plant seed as early as soil can be worked to get sturdy plants that will provide many weeks of graceful bloom.
Fall Sowing: wait until soil has cooled in late fall. Extend the blooming season by cutting faded flowers before seed pods develop.