Emilia javanica Irish Poet

Beautiful bright orange variety for naturalistic gardens. This annual has long stems and small fluffy light orange flowers in clusters. These flowers have once been described as the windswept hair of an Irish poet. Suitable as specialty cut flower, colourful filler for summer bouquets.

Germination

Sow indoors in spring before the last frost, sow directly after the last frost. Sow 2mm deep into moist, well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 8-15 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Successional sow for continuous display. Can be sown directly after danger of frost has passed.