Imperialis Mix Sweet Sultan is a charming heirloom flower that brings cottage garden romance to any sunny bed. These frilly, fragrant blooms emerge in a mix of soft colors, growing 24-30 inches tall on sturdy stems perfect for cutting. From seed to first flowers takes about 84 days, with blooms arriving from spring through summer across hardiness zones 2-11. Once established, these plants are quite drought tolerant and attract pollinators throughout the season.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
30in H x 12in W
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Low
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The delicate, ruffled petals and sweet fragrance are the real draw of this variety, along with its surprising toughness once roots are established. These flowers thrive in full sun and moderate water, bouncing back gracefully even during dry spells. The extended bloom window from March through August means you'll have fresh cut flowers for months, and the extended hardiness range makes it an option for nearly every gardener.
Imperialis Mix Sweet Sultan is grown primarily as a cutting flower, prized for its long stems and delicate, fragrant blooms that hold well in arrangements. The flowers are also lovely in the garden for attracting pollinators and adding visual interest to sunny borders.
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Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring, 3 weeks before your last frost date, pressing seeds barely into the soil (about 1/16 inch deep). In moderate summer areas, you can also make successive sowings at the last frost date for continuous blooms. Seeds will sprout in 5-20 days under proper conditions.
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