Item Tag: Scarlet Cinquefoil

SCARLET CINQUEFOIL Red/Scarlet Perennial Wildflower Bees HUMMINGBIRDS US Native Non-GMO 1000 Seeds!100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO – FreshPRODUCT INFORMATIONCinquefoil, Scarlet(Potentilla thurberi)Cinquefoil (Potentilla Nepalensis) – Start Cinquefoil seeds to grow this charming perennial that is perfect for the cottage garden setting, flower borders or containers. Nepal Cinquefoil is a bright bloomer for long periods of time with its rosy-pink red blooms and strawberry-like leaves.Tags: Honey Bee, Native Bees, Pollinator, U.S. NativeScarlet Cinquefoil is a perennial wildflower which is native to the southwestern U.S. It is found in rich soil in mountain meadows, forests and along mountain streams. Flowers are a deep red and resemble the red garden Geum. Highly recommended for pollinator gardens – flowers are very attractive to honey bees as well as native pollinators. Requires moderately moist soils.FAST FACTSFlower SpecificationsSeason: PerennialUSDA Zones: 5 – 8Height: 24 inchesBloom Season: Summer and fallBloom Color: PinkEnvironment: Full sun to partial shadeSoil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 – 6.8Deer Resistant: Yes PLANTING DIRECTIONSPlanting DirectionsTemperature: 68FAverage Germ Time: 14 – 28 daysLight Required: YesDepth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press seeds into soilSowing Rate: 2 – 4 seeds per plantMoisture: Keep moist until germinationPlant Spacing: 16 inches How To Grow Cinquefoil From Seed: Many gardeners start Cinquefoil seeds in the spring in a cold frame outdoors. Press the flower seeds into the soil but do not cover them.This Cinquefoil perennial likes a position in full sun to partial shade, and it prefers rich, evenly moist soil that drains well. Cinquefoil plants usually take a second growing season, after being sown from flower seeds, to produces blooms.Sowing Rate: 2 – 4 seeds per plantAverage Germ Time: 14 – 28 daysKeep moist until germinationAttracts bees and butterfliesDepth: Do not cover, but tightly press seeds into soilWe recommend about 30 days of cold stratification to help boost your cinquefoil seed germination.Cold StratificationHOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDS Everyone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this. Fall Planting If time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected. If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8 Create a “False Winter” The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months. About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand. Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.) Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives. WE SHIP FAST & FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received.