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How to germinate 
Alchemilla seeds
(Lady's Mantle seed)

Type
Sowing Temp

Cover Seed
Advice

 Hardy Perennial
18°C 2-4 weeks then cold frame - 4 to + 4°C for 4-6 weeks
Do not cover
After initial period in cold frame optimum temp is between 5-12°C Sow October to March in cold frame Can be sown Spring and Summer
Alchemilla Alpina   8-12cm   HP
Mat-forming perennial having deep green shiny kidney shaped leaves, the underside being silvery. Yellow-green tiny flowers appear during summer. Often grown for the rockery, wild flower, common on the mountain grassland in North Scotland and Cumberland.

pkt approx 56 seeds

pkt approx 140 seeds

tpkt approx 420 seeds


  

 

Alchemilla Mollis 50cm    HP
Excellent border perennial, lime green flowers on attractive foliage. Popular for floral displays and suitable for drying.

pkt approx 160 seeds

pkt approx 400 seeds

tpkt approx 1200 seeds

 

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Allium seeds
Ornamental Onion

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

Bulb Hardy Biennial
18-22°C
Yes layer vermiculite
Sow warm for 2-4 weeks, move to 0 - 4°C for 4-6 weeks, move to warmer area 5-12°C for germination. Cold greenhouse or cold frame are ideal.
Sow late winter. Grow in well drained soil in full sun.

 

Allium aflatunense seeds     100cm
Bulb Hardy Biennial. Large round flower heads of many pale violet star shaped flowers, used for cut flowers and an excellent attractor for honey bees. For maximum effect they are better planted in small clumps in the borders.

pkt approx 30 seeds

 

 

 

Allium aflatunense seeds

 

 

 

Allium christophii  40cm
Bulb Hardy Biennial. Beautiful ornamental large round flower heads approx 25cm across, each flower head is made up of many lilac star shaped flowers. Excellent border plant, cut flower and dried flower.

pkt approx 30 seeds

 

 

 

Allium christophii


 

Aloe seeds

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

Greenhouse plant, Pot plant
21°C
Yes thin layer vermiculite
Maintain a constant temperature for germination.

Aloe Vera
Greenhouse Plant,  Pot Plant. Chinese medicinal herb, indoor pot plant. The leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

pkt of 12 seeds

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Alstroemeria seeds
May cause skin allergy
(peruvian Lily seed)

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

 hardy Perennial
20-25 °C
Yes thick layer vermiculite
20-25 °C for 3 weeks
4 °C for about 3 weeks
20-25 °C for 2-4 weeks before emergence
Sow spring , sensitive to root disturbance

 

Alstroemeria Ligtu hybrids 75cm
Hardy Perennial. Pink, rose, salmon and other delicate shades. Good cut flower and border plant likes a sunny position.

pkt approx 16 seeds

pkt approx 40 seeds

tpkt approx 120 seeds



 Alstroemeria Ligtu Hybrids seeds
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Alternanthera seeds

 

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

 Annual
22-24 °C
Cover lightly with thick vermiculite
Sow March for young plants May

Grow on at 16-18 °C

 

Alternanthera Royal Tapestry 30-40cm A
A.dentata
Deep burgundy foliage on well mounded foliage. Perfect for containers, hanging baskets and landscaping, spreads 50-60cm

pkt approx 10 seeds



 Alternanthera Royal Tapestry

 

Alternanthera Purple Knight 30-50cm A
A.dentata
A striking foliage accent plant with dark purple leaves, ideal for mixed containers or a backdrop in borders or mixed beds.

pkt approx 10 seeds



 Alternanthera purple knight from Nickys Seeds

 

 

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The cultural information should be used as a guide only, I have found a number of different sowing techniques for the same seed from different sources there does not seem to be a standard. With this in mind you should use this website as a guide only, you probably already have a tried and tested way of sowing different seeds. As a rule of thumb the larger the seed size the more cover it requires, and fine seed like Lobelia Begonia etc requires no cover.
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