Anethum graveolens Mariska Cut Flower Seeds

Overview

Anethum graveolens Mariska is part of the dill family but this is florists dill and produces umbel shaped yellow-green flowers like 'little sparklers'.

It's a very delicate & pretty flower that can be used as a cut flower filler and can also be dried. Anethum graveolens 'Mariska' reaches a height of 80cm and it looks great with oranges and purples as well as deep crimson & rich colours.

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Seed qty (approx)	800
Sowing months	April, May, June
Site conditions	Full sun, well-drained, likes poor soil.
How to sow	Direct sow seeds thinly in a drill 1cm deep in rows 25cm apart. Thin seedlings to 20-25cm apart. May need support with canes or netting. Sow every 3-4 weeks for successional flowering. Can also be sown under cover in individual pots and transplanted out when risk of frost has passed. Dill does not like root disturbance so be very careful when transplanting - root trainers are ideal. Plant every 20-25cm in rows 25cm apart.
Care	This is a half-hardy annual so added protection should be given if frosts expected. May require staking. Strip all but the top leaves & plunge the cut stems ends into boiling water for 20 seconds. They will last about 10 days in a vase.
Flowers	14 weeks from sowing – Mid July till first frosts.
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