Bring exotic charm and striking foliage to your garden with Echter Tigerrachen, an heirloom variety known for its bold, patterned leaves and shade-tolerant growth. Perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers, these flowers provide a low-maintenance, long-lasting display while attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Their hardy and adaptable growth makes them ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, compact to bushy growth habit
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Flower Color: Variegated leaves with occasional small blooms (varies by seed batch)
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Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Shade-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance, attractive foliage
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors in a shaded location after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 8 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 10 – 20 days under optimal conditions.
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Care: Provide consistent shade, mulch lightly to retain soil moisture, and remove dead foliage to encourage healthy growth.
