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This golden millet makes elegant clumps of arching bright golden yellow leaves. 60cm
Germination takes 2-3 weeks at 20-25°C
Family: Poaceae, Gramineae
Origin: Northern temperate areas
Special Features: Golden-green foliage effect during spring and early summer
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society
Colour: Pale green to purple
Natural Flowering Period: May - July
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Golden-green, weeping, lance-shaped leaves
Height with Flowers: 60 cm (24'')
Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'')
Soil Requirements: Evenly moist soils, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Location: The golden-green colour holds best in cooler temperate areas; partial shade to full shade
Use: Plant together in containers or the shady border with Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett', Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' and Helleborus 'White Spotted Lady'
Specialities: Distinctive foliage
Cultural Tips:
Sowing Rate: 4-5 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128
Germination: These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended.
Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 3 - 4 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary
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