Pink Hawksbeard Seeds

A charming hardy annual wildflower producing delicate, dandelion like blooms in vivid pink shades.

 

Often called the “pink dandelion,” it is admired for its fluffy flower heads and soft grey-green foliage. Compact and easy to grow, Pink Hawksbeard thrives in sunny, well-drained soils and is perfect for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalised plantings.

 

Flowering from late spring through summer, it adds a splash of unusual colour and attracts pollinators.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.2 grams

 

Sow

 

March to May outdoors in prepared seed beds, or September for overwintering

Germination

10 to 20 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position

Light, sandy, well-drained soil in full sun. Excellent for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalised areas

Height/Spread

25 to 35 cm tall × 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering

May to August

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow directly outdoors from March to May in finely prepared soil, covering lightly. Keep moist until seedlings establish. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart for best results. Autumn sowings in September can overwinter and flower the following year.

 

Grow and Maintenance

 

Pink Hawksbeard thrives in sunny, well-drained positions and requires little care once established. Water sparingly, as it prefers dry conditions. Deadhead faded blooms to encourage neat growth. Hardy and reliable, it naturalises easily and self-sows without becoming invasive.

 

Uses and Benefits

 

Delicate pink blooms with fluffy flower heads

Hardy annual for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower plantings

Flowers from late spring through summer

Attracts bees and hoverflies

Low-maintenance and naturalises easily for lasting displays

 

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