Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White

Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White — variety description

Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White (Ammobium alatum) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Ammobium is a perennial plant of the Daisy family.

The stems are upright, strongly branched and downy, 45.60cm tall.

Ammobium is an everlasting flower with white flower heads with a yellow centre — for dried bouquets.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Seeds per packet: 714–966 pcs (0.4 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: February – April; seedlings or direct
• Flowering: July – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White

Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White seeds are sown in February – April. The plants flower from July to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White

• Sowing method: seedlings or direct
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Plant directly in the ground after the last spring frost. Loves sunny spots and sandy, well-drained soil.

Sow for seedlings in March.

Flowering and uses

Cut for drying as the flowers open.

Frequently asked questions

When should Winged Everlasting Large-Flowered White be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February – April. Sowing method: seedlings or direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 714–966 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.