Goldspray Ridolfia is a delicate, airy flowering plant that brings the charm of Mediterranean herb gardens to temperate zones. This heirloom cultivar of Ridolfia segetum grows 36 to 48 inches tall and produces fine, ferny foliage topped with tiny golden-yellow blooms throughout summer and into fall. From seed to first flowers takes about 84 days, making it a reliable choice for gardeners who want long-season color and a plant that attracts pollinators with ease.
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48in H x 24in W
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Golden, delicate flowers emerge on wispy stems that rise 3 to 4 feet, creating an ethereal quality in the garden that few annuals achieve. The feathery foliage and extended bloom window from June through November give this plant rare staying power in the border. Pollinators visit consistently, turning your garden into a living ecosystem from midsummer onward.
Goldspray Ridolfia functions as a cutting flower, bringing its delicate golden blooms and fine texture to fresh arrangements. The airy habit makes it valuable for creating depth and movement in mixed borders, and its pollinator magnetism serves ecological purposes in vegetable gardens and naturalized plantings.
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Sow seeds in pots 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, planting at a depth of 1/4 inch. Keep containers covered with plastic to retain moisture and maintain soil temperature around 65°F in darkness while seeds germinate, which typically occurs within 7 to 14 days.
Direct sowing in spring is recommended. Sow seeds at 1/4 inch depth in full sun after soil has warmed slightly in spring. Keep the seedbed moist but not waterlogged as seedlings emerge.
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