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Ridolfia 'Goldspray'
Ridolfia 'Goldspray'
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Ridolfia 'Goldspray'

Ridolfia segetum
Seldom seen in cultivation, false fennel or Ridolpia is one of the very best fillers for bouquets. Glowing seemingly from within in vaseline glass green, its 5" broad umbels of lacy flowers bloom throughout summer and are long-lasting in the garden and vase.
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
100
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
3-4' h x 2' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Acid yellow
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4"
Sprout Time:
7-14 days
Seed To Bloom:
12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots 6-8 weeks before last frost; secure containers with plastic covering to retain moisture and keep at about 65°F in darkness while seeds germinate.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow in spring in full sun when there is still a chance for a light frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last spring frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Ridolfia will add intense and unusual color and dimension to the cottage garden. Perfect in back borders or along a fence, or weaving among other summer annuals, it also is a great filler in bouquets.
Final Spacing:
1-2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist but not saturated—about 1" of water per week, more during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Prefers neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix about 2" of compost into the soil before planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
When florets have fully opened