Johnsons - Ratibida (mexican Hat) - 100 Seeds

Easy-going blooms from the American West, also known as Prairie Coneflowers. Rewarding first year flowering perennials, ideal for dry sunny borders. For indoor sowing
When February to April.
Where In trays of seed compost.
How Sow thinly, cover lightly with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at 15-20°C. Seedlings appear 14-21 days.
Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 20cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed free.
Flowers July to October.
For outdoor sowing
When April to May.
Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position.
How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist.
Care When large enough to handle, thin to 20cm apart.
Flowers August to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering. Young plants can easily be divided in
spring.