Echium wildpretii is a biennial or tropical perennial in the Boraginaceae family. Its native range is in the Canary Islands. Some familiar names include Red Mount Teide Bugloss, Tower of Jewels, Red Bugloss, and Tenerife Bugloss. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. It grows in subalpine zones in the ravines of Mount Teide Volcano. It can tolerate temperatures down to 23F. It is grown as an ornamental plant in tropical climates. It can grow to around 10 feet tall in its second year, and then it dies after flowering. The flowers are red and a nectar factory for bees and beekeepers. It will require full sun with average water needs and dry, arid conditions. Biennial Germination Sow seeds on top of the soil and lightly tamp down and cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 7-60 days.
Silene rubella subsp. rubella comes from the family Caryophyllaceae and some common names are Sweet William Catchfly, None-so-Pretty, and Campion. Europe is it’s native home but has become quite popular in the U.S. This Perennial stands around 18″ tall and 10″ wide. Blooms from late Spring to early Summer. Perennial in Zones 5 to 8. Annual Germination Direct sow by pressing seeds into the surface of the soil and lightly cover with a medium. Place trays in a bright spot. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 2-4 weeks.
Welcome you to Smartbuyforever! We are a leading Seeds provider for several years! We provide fresh and high-quality Heirlooms seeds, NON-GMO and organic seeds to home gardeners and other’s Growers! Our main offerings: Hundreds of heirloom, rare, beautiful flowers and Herbs and Vegetables seeds. Especially we provide hard to find Herb and flowers seeds! Growing Guide When to Plant Amaranth Seeds Amaranth can be planted inside or outside in the Spring, but we’d recommend starting the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost. If you decide to plant outside, wait until the soil is warm. Amaranth needs full sun and can be grown in almost any well-drained soil besides dense clay.Where to Plant Amaranth Seeds Amaranth needs full sun and can be grown in almost any well-drained soil besides dense clay. How to Plant Amaranth Seeds Amaranth seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Plant your seeds about 10-12 inches apart and cover lightly with soil. They will germinate within 3-4 days if the temperatures are between 60-90 degrees F. When moving your seeds outside, sow them 1.5 to 2 feet apart. Amaranth is drought and heat resistant, so it is only necessary to water once or twice a week during dry periods.How to Harvest Amaranth Amaranth will flower until the first hard frost, so there will be plenty of seeds to harvest! Seeds from the flowers are usually ready for harvest after 3 months. To harvest, shake the flower heads and catch the falling seeds. Growing Information LIFE CYCLE Annual PLANTING SEASON Warm Season GROWTH HABIT Upright PLANT HEIGHT 12 to 48 inches FLAVOR PROFILE Slightly Bitter; Nutty PLANT CHARACTERISTICS Easy to Grow & Maintain USE Culinary GROWING CONDITIONS Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant HARVEST ADVANTAGES Microgreens SOWING METHOD Direct Sow, Start Indoors LIGHT REQUIREMENT Full Sun PLANTING DEPTH 1/8 inch PLANT SPACING 10 to 14 inches PLANT HEIGHT 12 to 48 inches WATER NEEDS Average HARDINESS ZONES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Free Shipping: All orders are shipped by USPS First Class Mail. Only orders $15 or more will include free tracking information. Customer care: First of all thanks for your purchase . If you have any issues with your order please Just leave us a message and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. We are always here for customer support.
Pink Plumeria Fresh Starter Cutting Double Head Width Varies 10inch x1 Locally Grown on Big Island Cut and Air Dried on Agriculture Inspected Table Cutting shape may have slight curve Width between both heads may vary from Small-Large Wide Gaps ( See Pictures ) Allow up to 3-5 days for process before shipping Florida Shipments Only May Take Longer Due to Extra Inspections through State Ag Dept. Message us with any questions!
Laurus Noblis – Bay Leaf Tree – Bay Laurel or Sweet BayDescriptionThis auction is for one (1) Bay Leaf Tree – live plantThis culinary favorite is used extensively in French, Italian, Spanish and Creole cooking. It’s easily grown in ground or container. Bay Laurel can be shaped into hedge for topiary form or grown as a small tree. Native to the southern Mediterranean region, it’s commercially grown for its aromatic leaves.Current stock is between 6-8 inches tall and is shipped in a 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 inch tall cup.Cultivation ShippingAll plants shipped using USPS First Class or Priority mail depending on quantity purchase. 1 day handling time and next morning drop-off for deliveries Monday through Saturday.Combined ShippingOur combined shipping is simple – $5.99 for the first and $1.50 for each plant after 1 – buy more and save big on shipping!Customer SatisfactionWe want you to be successful and satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, before leaving feedback, contact us. Although we make every effort, weather and the postal service do not always cooperate. We will work with you to your satisfaction.Check out my other items!
Red Garnet Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor) is a beautiful reddish-maroon color plant with fuschsia-red flower heads. These plants can reach up to 10 feet tall and their leaves can be used as microgreens. This perennial’s top heavy flowers produce seeds that can be toasted and used as grain as well, and is used in a popular treat in Mexico called “alegria” where it is mixed with honey and molasses Germination in 8-10 days, maturity in 50 days Collected: 11/23 Germination: 90% As always, FREE SHIPPING on all orders within the US Please, if you have any issues with your order, germination or need planting instructions, reach out to me and I will take care of you. I always take care of my customer Keywords: Garnet Red, Summer Poinsetta, Joseph’s Coat, Chinese Spinach, Tampala, Callaloo, Vegetable Amaranth, Een Choy, Red Army
Alocasia – ‘Portora’ – Elephant Ear Description This auction is for one Alocasia – Portora – Elephant Ear. This hybrid of Alocasia ordora and Alocasia portei, makes a stunning upright clump. The giant green leaves are held upright by strong purple stalks. This is an architectural specimen plant for any garden. ‘Portora’ needs to have rich moist organic soil for optimal growth. A thick layer of winter mulch helps to prevent rot in cold wet soils. Cultivation This variety will do well in partial shade or full sun. Requires regular watering, Outdoor height of 5-6′ tall with 3′ spread. Can be container grown. Repot in rich, well-draining soil. Zone 7b-11 and higher. Shipped 12 inches tall from plant base to top, shipped in 2.5″ x 2.5″ x 3.5″ deep pots. Shipping All orders received Monday thru Sunday will ship on the following Monday or Tuesday. This will insure that your plants arrive in good condition without spending a weekend in the post office. Orders are sent via USPS Priority Mail with a 2-3 day delivery time. Combined Shipping Our combined shipping is simple – $4.99 for the first and $1.50 for each plant after 1 – buy more and save big on shipping! Customer Service We want you to be successful and satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, before leaving feedback, contact us. Although we make every effort, eather and the postal service do not always cooperate. We will work with you to your satisfaction. Check out my other items!
