Tanacetum Parthenium 'Selma Star' Seeds – Elevate Your Gardening Experience with Spectacular Blooms!

Key Features:

• Mature Height: Typically grows to a height of 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.5
• Uses: Ornamental gardens, borders, cut flowers, and medicinal uses; attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High, ensuring reliable growth
• Seed Freshness: New seeds, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination
• Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation: No special preparation is required for Tanacetum Parthenium 'Selma Star' seeds. However, lightly scarifying the seeds (rubbing them between sandpaper) can enhance germination.

• Sowing:

  • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
  • For indoor sowing, use seed trays filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix. Lightly cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite.
  • Space seeds about 1-2 inches apart if sowing in trays.

• Germination:

  • Seeds typically germinate within 10-14 days at a temperature of 65-70°F (18-21°C).
  • Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide bright, indirect light or use grow lights if sowing indoors.

• Transplanting:

  • Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when they have at least 2-3 true leaves.
  • Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week.
  • Plant seedlings 12-18 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly, but ensure the soil drains well to avoid waterlogging. Tanacetum Parthenium 'Selma Star' is drought-tolerant once established.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Deadheading: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a longer flowering period and to prevent self-seeding.

Benefits: Tanacetum Parthenium 'Selma Star' is a hardy and versatile plant that brings beauty and fragrance to any garden. Its crisp, white, daisy-like flowers with a golden center are perfect for borders, cut flower arrangements, and attracting pollinators. Known for its medicinal properties, this plant also offers a unique addition to herb gardens.