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Flannel Flower

elegant to see, sensuous to touch  

 

 

 


picture courtesy JCIA

species Actinotus helianthi

Apiaceae

site half to full sun, sheltered
soil well drained, light
spacing 30 - 60cm x 30 - 60cm
plantout size & age 5 - 10 cm, 3 - 4 mths.
plantout to harvest 8 - 12 mths.
water use low - medium
nutrition need medium
harvest months Aug - Jan
harvest time 4 - 16 weeks
stems 30 - 90cm
yield 6-10 stems, yr. 1; 15-30 stems, yr. 2
vaselife 14 - 21 days
productive life 1 - 2 yrs.
pests thrips, caterpillars
problems plant pathogens
varieties Selected seedlings  

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