We love thistumbling out of our window boxes with its dainty lavender flowers andsmall rounded leaves. Low growing, 6″ and spreading; fills in the spaces of containers and hanging baskets, even flower beds.

5 seeds

PLANTING

Sutera cordata

Annual

Germination: 4-7 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75F

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil, seeds need light to germinate

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75F soil temperatures until germination. Transplant after the last frost, 8-20 apart

Sowing Outdoors: Direct sowing is not recommended

Growth Habit: Spreading, trailing

Height and Width: 4-6″ x 18-24″

Spacing: 8-20” apart

Light Needs: Full sun to part sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 75-85 days

Uses: Flower beds, rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time.