Mexican Hat Plant Seeds – Red Midget
With this Mexican Hat plant, you can expect it to flower in the first year! This unique and unusual hardy perennial boasts curious-shaped flowers in brick-red with yellow edging, almost like a mini sombrero! Well, it does say it in the name! These flowers might be a little unusual-looking, but they will be loved by kids and encourage them to plant out in the garden.
The woody stems of ‘Red Midget’ are perfect to use for cut flowers, to bring a spectacular floral display indoors. Native to the American prairies, these plants are drought-resistant and make a lovely addition to sunny borders, wildflower meadows and gravel gardens. Also a great option for drier areas of the garden, as these are certainly sun-loving! Height: 40cm (16″). Spread: 30cm. (12″). Flowers from June-Sept. Cut back plants in autumn. Sow Feb-April for flowering Jun-Sep.
Sowing Information
Sow under glass indoors on the surface of pots or trays of good quality, moist seed compost. Press gently into the surface or cover lightly with vermiculite and germinate at approx. 21-25°C (70-77°F). Cover the tray with a sheet of glass or plastic to conserve moisture but do not exclude light as this assists germination. Transfer resulting seedlings into small pots and grow on. Acclimatise to outside conditions before planting out 45cm (18″) apart.
