Desert Globemallow Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these desert globemallow seeds, rub them lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water overnight. Mix the Sphaeralcea Ambigua seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; mature plants grow well in drought, though watering them in especially dry weather will increase their bloom. Cut back the plants occasionally to encourage bushiness; mature plants can be divided. These plants grow well in poor soil, as well as tolerating sandy soil or clay. It will self-seed in good growing conditions.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small green cups will form that contain the ripening seeds. Shake the seeds from their pods as soon as they turn their mature dark color. Store the desert globemallow seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Apricot Mallow
Latin Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Seeds per Ounce: 31,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Seeds
Just received my seeds and will be planting them soon. I'm hoping by year two to see beautiful flowers.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To soften the hard coating on these desert globemallow seeds, rub them lightly with sandpaper or soak them in 180 degrees F water overnight. Mix the Sphaeralcea Ambigua seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Sow the seed in early spring, planting just below the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; mature plants grow well in drought, though watering them in especially dry weather will increase their bloom. Cut back the plants occasionally to encourage bushiness; mature plants can be divided. These plants grow well in poor soil, as well as tolerating sandy soil or clay. It will self-seed in good growing conditions.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small green cups will form that contain the ripening seeds. Shake the seeds from their pods as soon as they turn their mature dark color. Store the desert globemallow seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Apricot Mallow
Latin Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Seeds per Ounce: 31,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Orange
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
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Review
Seeds
Just received my seeds and will be planting them soon. I'm hoping by year two to see beautiful flowers.