Dusty Miller

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Great willowherb, Rosebay willowherb, Bombweed, Yanagiran, Fireweed seeds (lat. Chamerion angustifolium)

A perennial root-springing herbaceous plant of the Cypress family (Onagraceae), sometimes popularly called "cypress", "Kopor tea". It has leafy bare stems 50-150 cm high .

The leaves are numerous on one shoot, alternate, whole, sessile, lanceolate, 5-12 cm long, 0.7-2 cm wide, with sharply protruding veins, dark green above, bluish-green below. The flowers are bright pink, collected in a rare long brush. Blooms from late June to mid-August.

It grows among shrubs, in forests, on the edges, clearings, wastelands and dried peat bogs, embankments along ditches and on roadsides. Ivan-tea is the first among other plants to cover forest fires, cuttings with its flowers, forming continuous thickets over large areas.

Instructions

1. Growing Rose Campion - Dusty Miller - Mullein-pink (Lychnis coronaria) from seed is a rewarding process. Follow these guidelines for best results.
2. Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing to soften the seed coat. Discard any floating seeds as they are likely non-viable.
3. Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-draining seed compost. Keep soil consistently moist. Place in a bright location with indirect sunlight at 18–22°C.
4. Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 2–8 weeks. Keep soil consistently moist during germination. Once seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation.
5. Transplanting: Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they have 2–3 pairs of true leaves. Harden off gradually over 7–10 days before planting in final position. Space according to the mature size of the species.
6. Aftercare: Water regularly during the first growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
7. Hardiness: Hardiness varies by species and growing conditions. Young plants may need protection from extreme temperatures. Acclimatize gradually to outdoor conditions.

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