Persian Violet Midget Blue Seeds

Persian Violet Midget Blue Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A charming annual producing clusters of delicate star shaped blooms in rich blue shades.

 

Known botanically as Exacum affine Midget Blue, this variety is valued for its compact habit and long flowering season.

 

Midget Blue offers abundant blossoms that attract pollinators, making it one of the most admired choices for containers, borders, and indoor pots.

 

Its neat growth and reliable performance make it a favourite for home gardens and decorative planting.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 10

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or directly outdoors in May

Germination 14 to 21 days at 18–22°C

Soil & Position Fertile, well?drained soil enriched with compost; prefers full sun or partial shade

Height 15–20cm with compact bushy growth

Flowering June to September with abundant blue blooms

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Do not cover, as light aids germination. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 15cm apart in prepared beds or containers.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Persian Violet Midget Blue thrives in sunny or lightly shaded sites and benefits from deadheading to prolong flowering. Suitable for borders, containers, and indoor pots. Protect young plants from slugs and snails.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, containers, and indoor displays. Midget Blue produces clusters of starry blooms creating colourful and eye?catching displays. Highly suitable for pollinator?friendly gardening and ornamental use. Excellent for home gardens, allotments, and decorative planting.

 

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