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Mexican Hat Flower Seeds

Mexican Hat Flower Seeds

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Mexican Hat Flower Seeds - Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera

2000 Seeds

The Mexican Hat Flower Seeds, or Ratibida columnifera, are perennial seeds that grow into plants with greyish-green leaves and distinctive daisy-like flowers. These flowers, mahogany red with yellow edges, resemble mini sombreros. The plants are low-maintenance, tolerant of dry and poor soil conditions, and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. The flowers can also be used to produce a natural red dye.

Product Specifications:

Plant Height

80cm

How To Grow

Choose a spot in your garden that gets full sun and has well-drained soil.

In autumn, sow the Mexican Hat Flower seeds directly into the soil at a depth of 2mm.

Maintain a temperature of 20-30°C for optimal germination, which should occur within 20-40 days.

Once germinated, ensure each plant has about 30cm of space for healthy growth.

The plants will grow to a height of around 80cm and are frost hardy perennials.

After about 290-350 days, the plants should mature and start flowering.

When To Plant

Autumn

Flowering

41 – 50 Weeks

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