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Tassel Flower
Tassel Flower
Seed Packet

Tassel Flower

Emilia coccinea
The mini paintbrush blossoms of tassel flower float atop the long stems, adding a blaze of color and a free-spirited ambiance to cottage gardens and containers. It weaves in and about summer border staples and is impactful in drifts at the garden's edge. An unusual cut flower for its vivid scarlet hue contrasts beautifully with its blue-green leaves in bouquets. A rare old-fashioned favorite once called Flora's Paintbrush and Scarlet Cacalia way back in 1827 is now rediscovered.
SKU #S324
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
325
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Scarlet orange tassels above curvy stems
Features
Great Cut Flower
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
About 2 weeks after last frost, when temperatures remain above 40°F.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Little tufted paintbrush blossoms dance on the tops of curvy stems, weaving in and about summer staples such as smaller zinnias and larkspurs in cottage and cutting gardens. Easy to grow, tassel flower requires little care to continue blooming except assiduously cutting back spent flower stems to avoid the swamping of your planting with a constellation of fuzzy brown seedheads. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
8"
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly until established, then during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
If soil is especially poor, mix in a couple of inches of compost or some organic granular fertilizer when transplanting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Cut when flower spray is 3/4 open.