- 'Poor Mans Orchid'
- Annual 40cm
Description
'Schizanthus- Angel Wings Mixed' seeds
Schizanthus x wisetonensis
- 'Poor Mans Orchid'
- Annual 40cm
Annual growing to 40cm. Bushy plants with light green leaves that produce magnificent orchid-like flowers in a range of colours. Good for containers, garden beds, garden borders and as a cut flower. Sometimes referred to as 'Poor Mans Orchid' or 'Butterfly Flower'.
Seeds per gram: 1500
Product code: G3-07
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings or sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 3mm |
Season | Mid-spring, summer and autumn |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 18-22°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 40cm |
Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 120 days |
*Notes: Pinch back young stems to promote bushier growth
How To Grow
Shipping
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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
Schizanthus- Angel Wings Mixed
Beautiful plants, covered in flowers up and down the stalks. They were grown in a square terracotta pot. Easy to germinate and grow and stood up to our nasty winter storms.