Tassel Flower 'Irish Poet'
Emilia coccinea

SKU # S804

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 325

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All but lost, this rare sherbet orange form of tassel flower was rediscovered by a Dutch seed house. We are happy to help preserve this rare variety, for it is excellent in masses or mingling gracefully among other annuals, and adds an essential note of whimsy to gardens and bouquets alike. Self-sows.

Lifecycle: Annual

Hardiness: Half Hardy Annual

Size: 1-2' h x 8" w

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Regular, well-drained

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom: 10-12 weeks

Color: Golden orange

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Growing Guide

Sowing Instructions:

Depth: 1/16"
Sprout Time: 7-14 days
Starting Indoors: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors: Recommended. Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed.

When to Set Outside

About 2 weeks after last frost, when temperatures remain above 40°F.

Placement & Cultivation

Little tufted paintbrush blossoms dance on the tops of curvy stems, weaving in and about summer border staples like zinnias, or in drifts at the gardens edge. An unusual cut flower too, the vivid scarlet color contrasting agreeably with its blue green leaves. Deadhead or cut back whole stems for continued bloom.
Final Spacing: 8"
Water Use: Low Water Use
Watering Details: Water regularly until established, then during very dry spells.
Soil pH: Not particular about pH
Fertilizer: If soil is especially poor, mix in a couple of inches of compost or some organic granular fertilizer when transplanting.
Diseases & Pests: No major problems.

Plant Description

Plant: Rosettes of green, oblong leaves with thin, delicate stems.
Seeds: Flowers turn into seed heads containing the oblong, brown seeds.
When to Cut: 3/4-fully open

Fun Fact

Emilia coccinea is synonymous with Cacalia coccinea.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

Delightful! Friday, July 31, 2020

By Nobleboro, ME

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I have only seen Irish tassel flowers at botanical gardens and was delighted to find seeds available. I have little experience with growing seedlings, but was successful and now have tassel flowers in bloom in my garden. I am hoping they self-sow successfully. They are tiny but intense bursts of color that are a real delight. (Pictured with creeping thyme and California poppies)

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Tassel Flower 'Irish Poet'
Emilia coccinea

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Tassel Flower 'Irish Poet'
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