Annual. Dense fuzzy heads are beautiful, standing on sturdy stems and catching the fading summer’s light. The color isn’t true red: more of a purplish-red. They make a good cut, and can be dried as well, retaining their color. 24–30" tall. ~7,500 seeds/g.
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| Variety | Product Type | Hybrid Status | Days to Maturity | Lifecycle | Bloom Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dondo Blue | seeds | open pollinated | 40 days from transplant | annual | lavender-blue |
| Red Flint | seeds | open pollinated | 60 days | annual | reddish purple |
~7,000 seeds/g.
Annual. Its name means ‘not growing old’ as the flowers retain color for a long time. Also known as Flossflower. Covered with blossoms, great for summer borders.
Culture: Start indoors at 80° for 6–8 weeks before last frost; grow on at 60–65°. Set 9–12" apart. Likes full sun. Water in hot weather. Extreme temperatures inhibit flowering. Will not tolerate frost. Cut for vase when flowers are first opening.
All flower seeds are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
Almost all the flowers we list are open- pollinated and easy to save seed from. Some types cross readily, but who cares! Save the seeds, plant them, and be surprised.
These flowers are especially easy to save seed from: bachelor’s buttons, calendula, cerinthe, cosmos, love-in-a- mist (nigella), nasturtium, poppy, strawflower, sunflower, sweet pea and tithonia.
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.