Iberis to Juncus seeds

Iberis seeds
(perennial Candytuft)

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

Hardy perennial
15-20°C
Average layer vermiculite
Sow May to September
Multiple sowing into small pot
Hardiness Zones 3-9

Iberis umbellata Appleblossom 30cm
Easy to grow Appleblossom has medium sized pin cushion flowers in a delicate shade of appleblossom pink, making a charming cut flower and border filling plant, with the advantage of attracting beneficial insects into the garden. Can be sown direct spring onwards.

pkt approx 200 seeds

Iberis umbellata Appleblossom from Nickys Seeds

Iberis Gibraltarica 30cm
sempervirens
Dark green, narrow oblong leaves with lilac rose flowers, more vigorous than the white form.

pkt approx 30 seeds

pkt approx 75 seeds

tpkt approx 225 seeds

Iberis Snow Flake 30cm
Iberis sempervirens
Pure white flowers on deep green foliage which is retained throughout the winter.
Sow May to September.

pkt approx 40 seeds

pkt approx 100 seeds

tpkt approx 300 seeds

Iberis Snow Flake

Incarvillea seeds
(Chinese trumpet flower)

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

Hardy perennial
17-20°C
Yes average layer vermiculite
Sow Feb to June
Grow in cold frame, late season
flowers June to July

Hardiness Zones 5-7

Incarvillea Delavayi 60cm
Rosy purple trumpet flowers (petunia like) with yellow to green throats. Dead-heading extends the flowering season.

pkt approx 16 seeds

pkt approx 40 seeds

tpkt approx 120 seeds

Ipomoea seeds

Iresine

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

Annual Foliage container plant
21-23°C
Lightly cover seeds
Sow February to May
grow on at 16-21°C

Iresene Purple Lady 15-20cm
A great container and hanging basket plant. Low spreading habit that cascades as the branches get longer. Very good in mixed containers and hanging baskets and also excellent solo hanging basket plant (use 3-5 plants per small basket). Purple Lady acts as a great filler in containers, adding contrast and depth.

pkt approx 10 seeds

tpkt approx 30 seeds

Iresene Purple Lady

Iris Seeds
Iridacea

Type
Sowing Temp
Cover Seed
Advice

Hardy Perennial
15°C
Lightly cover seeds compost or grit
Sow in pots in gentle heat or place in a warm bright spot outdoors when temperature has warmed up.

Iris Colchesterensis 45-60cm NEW
Iris laevigata
Sumptuous white flowers heavily painted in deep navy blue, pleasingly true from seed. Grows well in the ordinary garden but excels in shallow water, damp or wet soil.

£2.20 pkt approx 5 seeds

Iris Colchesterensis seeds

Iris Prismatica Quartz 60-90cm NEW
Medium sized delicately marked, palest white-grey flowers on strong stems, the whole effect resembling that of polished stone.

£2.20 pkt approx 5 seeds

Iris Prismatica Quartz SEEDS

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Iberis Flower Seeds, Incarvillea, Inula, Iresine Purple Lady for containers and hanging baskets, Iris Prismatica Quartz, Iris Colchesterensis
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.

Iberis seeds (perennial Candytuft)

Incarvillea seeds (Chinese trumpet flower)

Iberis seeds
(perennial Candytuft)

Incarvillea seeds
(Chinese trumpet flower)