SCHIZANTHUS - Dr Badgers Mixed
SCHIZANTHUS - Dr Badgers Mixed
(400 seeds)
The Schizanthus, butterfly orchid or poor man's orchid is a charming annual. This mixture comes in soft lilacs, pinks, and whites and will bloom all Read More
The Schizanthus, butterfly orchid or poor man's orchid is a charming annual. This mixture comes in soft lilacs, pinks, and whites and will bloom all summer long. Pinch out the tips of the plants as they grow for even more blooms and an eye-catching display. The foliage is pretty too so this plant always looks great, even when its isn't flowering yet. When it does bloom, stop to take a closer look. The intricate markings found in the blooms form part of their charm.
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Common Name: SCHIZANTHUS - Dr Badgers Mixed
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 400
Days to Flower: 90-120 days
Flower Colour: Mixed
Plant Spacing: 20cm
Additional Features: Flower, Bloom First Year, Borders, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers
Scientific Name: Schizanthus wisetonensis
Germination Time: 7-21 days
Plant Height: 50cm
Sow Depth: 3mm
Best Months to Plant – Schizanthus Climate Zone Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Cool/Mountain ✓ ✓ Temperate ✓ ✓ Arid ✓ ✓ ✓ Subtropical ✓ ✓ ✓ Tropical ✓ ✓ ✓ Cool/Mountain – Schizanthus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ Temperate – Schizanthus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ Arid – Schizanthus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ Subtropical – Schizanthus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ Tropical – Schizanthus Method Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Start in trays ✓ ✓ ✓ Plant out transplants ✓ ✓ ✓ Direct sow ✓ ✓ ✓ -
Growing Information
How to Sow
Schizanthus have small seeds, which would usually mean you shouldnt cover them too deeply but they also need to be in the dark to germinate. A covering of 3mm should keep them dark enough, or you can sow them in containers and cover the container to exclude right so that you can be extra-sure of good germination.
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How to Sow
Schizanthus have small seeds, which would usually mean you shouldnt cover them too deeply but they also need to be in the dark to germinate. A covering of 3mm should keep them dark enough, or you can sow them in containers and cover the container to exclude right so that you can be extra-sure of good germination.
Want the full growing guide?
See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.
View full grow guide →Common Name: SCHIZANTHUS - Dr Badgers Mixed
Seeds Per Packet: Approx 400
Days to Flower: 90-120 days
Flower Colour: Mixed
Plant Spacing: 20cm
Additional Features: Flower, Bloom First Year, Borders, Free Bloomer, Long Bloomers
Scientific Name: Schizanthus wisetonensis
Germination Time: 7-21 days
Plant Height: 50cm
Sow Depth: 3mm
| Climate Zone | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool/Mountain | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Temperate | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Arid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Subtropical | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Tropical | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Method | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start in trays | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Plant out transplants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||||
| Direct sow | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
