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Genus: Stipa
Species: barbata
Variety: 'Silver Feather'
Family Name: Poaceae/Gramineae
Seed Catalogue No.: 1201E
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Perennial
Colour: White Cream
Flowers: June, July
Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Moisture: Well-drained
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Germination Instructions
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost, sow finely. Just cover seeds with a sieved layer of soil. Ideal temp. 21-22°C. Germination takes 7-10 days. Germination can be erratic and take considerably longer. If germination does not occur cold stratify. Move seeds to -3-+4°C for 2-4 weeks then return to warmth. Once germination occurs move to a cooler position. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 1L pot containing gritty compost. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.
Growing Instructions
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Requires little attention once established. Feed in spring if desired. Slow growing.
Cultivation Instructions
The flower stems develop attractive spiral twists, this twist helps to drive the seed into the soil, having said that this does not germinate freely.
When to Sow
Approximate number of seeds per packet: 7
Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.
Stipa barbata, 'Silver Feather'