Flower seeds Catarantus "Pacific Aprikot", 7 pcs

A plant with dark green leaves and large (up to 5 cm in diameter) with bright flowers of various colors, very similar to the flowers of the barvinka. Catarantus can be grown as an annual. The compact bush begins to branch early, prefers a warm, solar, protected location from cold winds. The earthen mixture is prepared from equal parts of the turf and sheet land, humus, peat and sand. Seeds are sown at the end of winter and early spring, sprinkling with a small layer of earth. Sowing must be covered with a dark film, since a complete darkness is required for the germination of the catrantus. Seals appear after 7-10 days, at a temperature of 24-27 ° C. Seedlings dive in the stage of 2 real leaves in pots. In the future, young plants are transplanted into pots or planted in the spring in open ground when the threat of frost passes. Flowering in Cataranth begins 4-6 months after the appearance of seedlings.