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Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) - Start Berlandiera Lyrata seeds to grow this delightful perennial that is especially effective when grown in mass groups. Berlandiera Lyrata Chocolate Flower is unique and will win the admiration of most any gardener!MORE FLOWER OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
12 - 18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to mid summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Adaptable to various soils, pH 6.1 - 7.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Berlandiera Lyrata
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
30 - 90 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Lightly cover seed
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
15 - 18 inches
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) - Start Berlandiera Lyrata seeds to grow this delightful perennial that is especially effective when grown in mass groups. Berlandiera Lyrata Chocolate Flower is unique and will win the admiration of most any gardener! Chocolate Flowers are night time bloomers, and their cocoa scent is strongest in the morning hours.
Fragrant edging plant
Chocolate Daisies have a rather airy growth, and they make a nice informal edging plant. Berlandiera is most impressive and most fragrant when planted in groups.
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How to grow
How To Grow Chocolate Flower From Seed: Start Berlandiera Lyrata seeds directly outdoors once frost danger has passed. Prepare a seedbed by loosening the soil to a depth of about 8 inches and removing all weeds. Lightly cover the Chocolate Daisy seeds with soil and keep the flower seeds moist until germination occurs.
The Chocolate Flower plant starts out small, but each spring the crown grows larger and the plant can eventually spread to about 24 inches across. Thin the seedlings to about 18 inches apart when they are several inches in height. Care of the Chocolate Flower plant includes removing spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, and cutting the entire plant back in the fall after blooming is finished.
- Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 30 - 90 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Lightly cover seed
Flower Specifications
The Chocolate Flower has a 2-inch, vibrant yellow, daisy-like bloom that has maroon undersides and chocolate-colored stamens. It's often called Chocolate Daisy, and it enjoys a position in full sun and has a long bloom season.
- Height: 12 - 18 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 10
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through winter
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Sinningia Speciosa
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.
Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 10
HEIGHT
6 - 8 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Best in rich, well drain soil
DEER RESISTANT
No
LATIN NAME
Leptosiphon Hybrida
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow seed and light cover no more than 1/8 inch deep
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Leptosiphon Mix (Leptosiphon Hybrida French Hybrids Mix) - Start Leptosiphon seeds to start these dainty little flowers. Leptosiphon French Hybrids has the synonymous botanical name Linanthus androsaceus. This low-growing annual has fern-like foliage and hundreds of sweet little half inch star-shaped flowers that shine out from the foliage. The colors are mixed and bright in shades of rose, yellow, orange and cream. Leptosiphon uses include edging the front of the flower bed, containers, edging a pathway, or as a ground cover. Commonly known as False Baby Stars, this annual is lovely if it is allowed to spill over the edges of rocks or containers. It makes a carpet of color and is stunning!
Grow Leptosiphon seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed after frost danger has passed. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. False Baby Stars flowers perform best in full sun, and they prefer rich, well-draining soil.