Bring bold color and structure to your garden with the Violet Cardunculus, a striking heirloom variety that produces stunning violet-hued blooms with dramatic foliage. A gardener’s favorite for borders, beds, and ornamental displays, this hardy plant is both decorative and low-maintenance, making it perfect for home gardens.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, High-Quality Seeds
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Growth Habit: Upright, clumping growth with vibrant flowers
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Height/Spread: 24–48 inches tall with wide spread
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Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer
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Flower Color: Deep violet to purple blossoms
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Uses: Borders, ornamental beds, pollinator gardens, cut flowers
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Special Traits: Hardy, pollinator-friendly, garden showpiece
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in prepared soil.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; water regularly once established.
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Sunlight: Requires full sun for best flowering.
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Temperature: Ideal germination at 18–22°C (65–72°F).
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Germination Time: 14–21 days under optimal conditions.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing 18–24 inches apart.
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Care Tips: Deadhead faded blooms to encourage more flowers and prune foliage as needed.