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Quick Facts

Scientific Name Bupleurum rotundifolium
Colour Green-Gold
Days To Maturity 80 - 90 days
Seeds Per Packet 100
Sowing Time September - November
Life Cycle Annual
Price
ZAR65.00

Bupleurum


Erect plants produce yellow-lime green flowers atop long, wiry stems. Excellent for mixed bouquets and makes a unique dried flower. 

Colour
Green-Gold
Scientific Name
Bupleurum rotundifolium
Height
40cm
Days To Maturity
80 - 90 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Preferences
Full Sun
Sowing Time
September - November
Days To Germination
Bupleurum is often slow to germinate, taking up to three weeks to sprout
Planting Space
20cm
Planting Tip
Direct seed or plant in germination trays. Keep moist till germinated. Plant out after 6 weeks
Pinch
Pinching is not necessary
Seeds Per Packet
100
Uses
Excellent as fresh cut or dried flower. Bouquet filler. Provides interest and height at back of flower beds
Netting
No plant netting needed
Harvesting Tips
Harvest flowers when fully opened and developed. Flowers do not develop or open any more after cutting. Make your cut at the base of the plant above a set of leaves
Germination
Easy