Mr Fothergrill's Wf - Teasel

Mr Fothergrill's Wf-teasel

A hardy biennial flowers the year after sowing. Architectural and dramatic the teasel seed comes out with spiky, cone-shaped heads giving any wildlife area in your garden an attractive look. Seed heads are a valuable food source for birds. Constantly visited by pollinating and predatory insects make it perfect for naturalisation. The attractive seed heads that remain are especially appreciated by birds such as finches in the autumn 

Specifications:

• Height 1.5m
• Average: 150 seeds
• Colour: multi-coloured
• Guarantee: 2 years
• Material: Paper
• Model Number: 11909

Sowing Guides

Sow indoors 0.5cm (1/4"") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse or on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist.

Germination may be erratic, so prick out seedlings individually as they develop. Further germination may be prompted by covering with plastic and leaving outside to chill for 2-3weeks, after which bring into the warmth at approx. 15°C (60°F). 

Transplant individually when large enough to handle to 8cm (3"") pots. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions, before planting out 45cm (18"") apart. Once established they can self-seed.