Bat Flower Flower Seeds

About Bat Flower Flower Seeds

Bat Flower Flower Seeds grow in partial shade positions. Expect 36 inches at maturity. Flowering runs summer through fall. The figures below are the ones on the packets in this group; each product page carries the exact numbers for that variety.

When to plant

Planting season varies across this group, so follow the season stated on the product page. Start seed indoors and move the seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed. Soaking or nicking the seed coat before sowing speeds up and evens out germination. Hardy in zones 9 to 11 — your local frost dates decide the exact week.

Where to plant

Choose a site in partial shade. Water needs are high once the plants are established. Free-draining soil matters more than rich soil; seed sown into ground that stays wet rots before it germinates. Allow 24 inches between plants so air can move between them. Plan for 36 inches of growth when you place them in a bed or border.

How to plant

Sow 1/15 inch deep, spaced 24 inches apart. Water gently to settle the soil, then keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings or shoots appear. Indoor starts do best in warmth and bright light; harden the seedlings off over a week before planting out.

How to care

Keep watering high, at the base of the plant rather than over the leaves. In zones 9 to 11 these come back each year: let the foliage die down naturally after flowering, since that is what feeds next season's growth. Flowers appear summer through fall; cutting or deadheading regularly keeps more coming.

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