Asarina scandens, Violet

Genus: Asarina

Species: scandens

Variety: Violet

Family Name: Scrophulariaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 138T

English Name(s): Climbing Snapdragon

Hardiness: Half Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Type: Climber

Flowers: June, July, August, September, October

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Just cover with a fine sprinkling of soil. Light is needed for germination. Propagate or seal in a polythene bag. Ideal temp. 18-20°C. Germination takes 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Growing Instructions

Prefers any ordinary cool, moist but well-drained soil. If your soil is acid add a little lime prior to planting out. Will require a frame on which to climb. Can be pot grown and placed in a greenhouse or conservatory. Requires a minimum winter temp. of 5-7°C. Water well and feed occasionally.

Cultivation Instructions

Will be cut down by frost. To overwinter bring indoors to a cool, frost free place in autumn and keep moist.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 27

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.