Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) Seeds - Striking Blue Blooms for Pollinator-Friendly Gardens

Growing Information for Echium Vulgare - 1.25 Gram Flower Seeds

Key Attributes:

• Product Name: Echium Vulgare

• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds

• Mature Height: 12 to 36 inches (30-90 cm)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil

• Uses: Ornamental plant, attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, suitable for wildflower gardens and meadows

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High

• Seed Freshness: New, ensuring optimal germination

• Origin: Sustainably sourced

• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation:
  No special preparation needed. Echium Vulgare seeds are ready to sow directly.

• Sowing:
  Sow seeds in early spring or fall.
  Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly press them into the soil; do not cover them deeply.
  Space seeds about 12-18 inches apart.

• Germination:
  Keep the soil consistently moist until germination.
  Germination typically occurs within 7-21 days.
  Maintain a temperature of 60-70°F (15-21°C) during germination.

• Transplanting:
  Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out or transplant to their final growing positions, maintaining a spacing of 12-18 inches apart.

Care and Maintenance:

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.

• Echium Vulgare is drought-tolerant once established.

• Apply a light, balanced fertilizer if needed, although they generally thrive in poor soils.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent excessive self-seeding.

• Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and control weeds.

• Cut back after flowering to prevent the plant from becoming too invasive.

Happy Gardening!