Melancholy

Melancholy

Melancholy is a gorgeous bloom favouring cerise pink/red colours. Terrific stems and good head placement. A good cut flower.

Key Characteristics

• Type: informal decorative

• Colors: Cerise pink

• Height: 1.0–1.5 meters; requires support.

• Flower size: 10-15cm

• Flowering Time: summer through late autumn.

• Days to Maturity: 80–100 days

• Aspect: full sun

• Soil: Well draining moist soil

Growing Details

• Planting: Plant in spring (or early summer) after the risk of frost has passed.

• Plant Spacing: 30–45cm

• Pinch: When plants reach 30cm tall

• Maintenance: Prolific bloomer that benefits from continuous deadheading.

Harvesting and Vase Life

Harvest: Blooms are 3/4 open, while petals are still firm at back of flower head.

Vase Life: 5-7 days. For best results, place stems immediately into water with hydrator, or sear the stems in boiling water for approximately 10 seconds.