Obedient Plant Mixed Seeds

A hardy perennial producing tall spikes of tubular blooms in a charming mix of pink, white, and lavender shades.

 

The Obedient Plant has unique flowers that can be gently repositioned on the stem, this variety adds both novelty and elegance to borders and cottage gardens.

 

The upright habit and long lasting blooms provide vertical interest from mid summer into autumn.

 

It thrives in sunny positions and moist, well-drained soils, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while offering reliable colour year after year.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sow

February to May indoors or direct sow outdoors in spring

Germination

14 to 30 days at 18 to 22°C

Soil and Position

Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife planting

Height/Spread

60 to 100 cm tall × 30 to 45 cm spread

Flowering

July to September

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow indoors from February to April. Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost and lightly cover. Keep at 18 to 22°C until seedlings appear. Transplant when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out in spring. Direct sowing outdoors in prepared soil is also successful.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Water regularly during dry spells and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cut back stems after flowering to maintain compact growth. Obedient Plant is hardy and clump-forming, returning reliably each year with tall, colourful spikes.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Mix of pink, white, and lavender blooms

Unique repositionable flowers for novelty and charm

Hardy perennial for borders and cottage gardens

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

Long flowering and wildlife-friendly

 

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