The Scarlet
Pimpernel is a low-growing annual with brightly colored flowers. Leaves are
bright green, soft, ovate and in pairs on the stems. Flowers have 5 spreading
petals and 5 stamens. It is grown for its small, abundantly produced flowers.
The flowers only open on sunny days and they even close in overcast conditions.
This has lent the name shepherd’s weather glass to this plant. Native to Europe,
western Asia and northern Africa. It is toxic. Hardy in zones 3-12.
Growing
Instructions for the Scarlet Pimpernel
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. 1. Put the seeds in a
ziplock bag. 3. Put the bag in the refrigerator and leave it there for 4-6
weeks. 2. Sow the seeds on the surface of the soil. Gently press them into the
surface of the soil. 3. Barely cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. They
need light to germinate. 4. Water the seeds. 5. When the seedlings are a few
inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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