50 Chilean Bridal Wreath Seeds, Pink Giant Bridal Wreath, Francoa Sonchifolia FR8050

Pink Giant Chilean Bridal Wreath Seeds (Francoa sonchifolia)

Chilean Bridal Wreath is an elegant, little-known perennial from the cool, moist forests of Chile. Pink Giant is a tall selection that sends up slender, arching wands of soft pink flowers, each petal brushed with a deeper rose mark, rising well above a low rosette of broad, lobed, softly hairy leaves.

The flower stems are long, wiry and graceful, and they last very well in a vase. That quality gave the plant its name, as the sprays were once woven into bridal wreaths and bouquets. In the garden they bring a light, airy look to shady borders through the summer, and the foliage stays evergreen in mild winters.

This is a plant for part shade and soil that is rich, moist and well drained. It pairs naturally with ferns, hostas, astilbe and coral bells, and it does especially well in pots, where it seems to bloom more freely when slightly crowded. It is hardy outdoors in milder climates. In colder areas, grow it in a container and move it to a cool, bright, frost-free spot for the winter.

The seed is as fine as dust and needs light to germinate. Scatter it thinly over the surface of moist seed-starting mix and do not cover. Keep it evenly moist by watering from below, and be patient, as seedlings are tiny and slow at first. Start indoors in late winter or early spring.

Quick facts

• Seed count: 50 seeds
• Non-GMO
• Type: evergreen perennial, hardy in zones 7 to 9
• Sun: part shade; tolerates morning sun
• Soil: rich, moist, well drained
• Germination: 14 to 30 days at 60 to 70°F, surface sown
• Spacing: 18 inches
• Height: 24 to 36 inches in flower
• Bloom: summer, usually from the second year when grown from seed
• Suitable for containers; good cut flower

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