Description
Immerse your garden in the opulent beauty of 'Cherry Brandy.' 3"-4" blooms create a visual masterpiece of maroon-red velvet petals surrounding a dark chocolate center, captivating the eye and adding a touch of luxury to your space. With the unique charm of blooming in the first year, you can count on this stunning addition to bring a blanket of warm autumnal hues both to your garden and indoor arrangements. A 2007 Fleuroselect Novelty Award Winner.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: North American prairies
- Exposure: Full sun. In hot climates, afternoon shade can be helpful.
- Plant Dimensions: Medium (12" - 24")
- Variety Info: 3"-4" cherry-red and maroon blooms with dark center cones. Some petals have bronze coloring.
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
- When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. If started inside early enough, may bloom the first year.
- Days to Emerge: 10-15 days
- Seed Depth: Press into surface
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"-24"
- Thinning: When 1"-2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"-24"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing those that have just unfurled all their petals and change vase water often.
Description
Immerse your garden in the opulent beauty of 'Cherry Brandy.' 3"-4" blooms create a visual masterpiece of maroon-red velvet petals surrounding a dark chocolate center, captivating the eye and adding a touch of luxury to your space. With the unique charm of blooming in the first year, you can count on this stunning addition to bring a blanket of warm autumnal hues both to your garden and indoor arrangements. A 2007 Fleuroselect Novelty Award Winner.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: North American prairies
- Exposure: Full sun. In hot climates, afternoon shade can be helpful.
- Plant Dimensions: Medium (12" - 24")
- Variety Info: 3"-4" cherry-red and maroon blooms with dark center cones. Some petals have bronze coloring.
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
- When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. If started inside early enough, may bloom the first year.
- Days to Emerge: 10-15 days
- Seed Depth: Press into surface
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"-24"
- Thinning: When 1"-2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"-24"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing those that have just unfurled all their petals and change vase water often.