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Jester Ornamental Millet

Jester Ornamental Millet

Original price was: $2.78.Current price is: $1.85.

SKU: UFNH847766188 Category:

Description

Another foliage ornamental from the same grower as purple majesty. Jester has a denser growth habit and the leaves change from a chartreuse shade to a deep burgundy as they mature. Plants grow about 42-48” high and are also well suited to container growing.

10 seeds

PLANTING

Pennisetum glaucum

Annual

Germination:10-12 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-75F

Seed Planting Depth:Lightly cover

Starting Indoors:Start indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide70-75F soil temperature for germination. Transplant after the last frost, 10-12 apart

Sowing Outdoors: Not recommended due to the number of seeds in the packet, most successful when starting indoors.

Growth Habit: Columnar,upright

Height and Width:36-48 x 8-12

Spacing:10-12 apart

Light Needs:Full sun

Soil Needs:Average toFertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed:80-95 days

Uses:Fresh cut and dried flowers, filler for bouquets, containers, in-ground plantings, Background plant

Care:Harvest seedheads for drying when they are open and hang them upside down in a dark room with good airflow.

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