Poor Man’s Orchid ‘Angel’s Wings Mix‘
Schizanthus pinnatus
Description
A new farm favorite shared with us by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seed. This easy-to-grow mix includes flowers in shades of violet, candy pink, rose, and appleblossom. Blooms look like miniature orchids, and each has the most mesmerizing little lion-like face. As older blooms fade, they drop from the stems and new ones appear. This variety is fantastic for flower arranging and tall enough for mixed bouquets—a must-grow!
Details
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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Description
A new farm favorite shared with us by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seed. This easy-to-grow mix includes flowers in shades of violet, candy pink, rose, and appleblossom. Blooms look like miniature orchids, and each has the most mesmerizing little lion-like face. As older blooms fade, they drop from the stems and new ones appear. This variety is fantastic for flower arranging and tall enough for mixed bouquets—a must-grow!
Details
Height: 18 to 30 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 90 days
Plant spacing: 12 to 18 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 to 8 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
How to Grow
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