Enhance your garden with Plinia, an heirloom flowering plant known for its hardy growth and vibrant blooms. Ideal for borders, containers, and home landscapes, these flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies while adding a long-lasting and colorful display. Their low-maintenance and resilient nature makes them suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, bushy growth habit
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Flower Color: Varied, depending on the specific Plinia variety
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Hardy variety, pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance, long-lasting blooms
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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 after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining 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 6 – 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 – 21 days under optimal conditions.
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Care: Remove faded blooms to encourage continuous flowering and provide light mulch to retain soil moisture.