Pheasants Eye Red Flowering Seeds

Pheasant’s Eye Red Flowering Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

A graceful annual producing vivid scarlet blooms with dark centres above fine feathery foliage.

 

Known botanically as Adonis aestivalis, this variety is valued for its striking colour and delicate habit.

 

It offers abundant blossoms that attract pollinators, making it one of the most admired choices for wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, and ornamental borders.

 

Its upright habit and reliable performance make it a favourite for home gardens and decorative planting.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 2 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow March to May directly outdoors in prepared seed beds or September for overwintering

Germination 14 to 21 days at 15–20°C

Soil & Position Fertile, well?drained soil; prefers full sun

Height 30–45cm with upright growth

Flowering June to August with scarlet blooms

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist, fine soil in prepared beds. Lightly rake in and water gently. Thin seedlings to 15cm apart once established. Pheasant’s Eye dislikes transplanting, so sow directly where it is to flower.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Pheasant’s Eye thrives in sunny sites and requires minimal maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering or allow seed heads to mature for self?seeding. Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower planting.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Pheasant’s Eye produces vivid scarlet blooms creating bold 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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