Cooperanthus Seeds pink Flower Seeds pack of 10 seeds

Cooperanthus This interesting species should be grown more often for the large Zephyranthus-like flowers it produces. Flowers in early autumn to produce 7cm long, miniature amaryllis-like blooms of light pink colour.

Fill the flat or pot almost to the top with a mixture of good potting media and coarse sand, and water thoroughly. Press down the surface firmly. Sprinkle out the flat black seeds so that each has a little room to grow. Drizzle more of a mixture of potting soil and sand over the top to cover the seeds. Press down very gently. It may not be necessary to water again. Attach a label with details on variety or cross, or source of the seed if you have ordered them from an online group such as the Pacific Bulb Society, whose offerings are sent in by the various members. If you know the name of the original donor, put that on the label as well, along with the date.

Pots may be inserted into a thin plastic bag such as those from the produce department of the grocery store. These are said to ‘breathe’. The label and a small stick or two will be enough to keep the plastic from falling down onto the surface of the container. For larger flats find larger plastic bags, if possible, or seal over the surface with saranwrap. Set the containers away in an area with bright indirect light – never in full sun. they may even be placed under shrubbery in the garden for the period of time while they are germinating. Expect results between two and four weeks of planting. If the seal is tight, you may not have to re-water at all during this time, but if you see that the beads of moisture that have collected on the inside of the bag have disappeared, you could take the container out of the bag and gently immerse it into water almost up to the rim for a few minutes.