Briza maxima seeds- (Greater Quaking Grass)
$4.90
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Description
This is a very beautiful slender annual grass, which is a very useful addition to the garden and also is a pretty cut flower. It produces pale green papery seed heads which look like tiny paper lanterns which dance and glint in the sun in a light breeze. It is an excellent addition to the garden border to provide interest and movement. If the seed heads are included in a flower arrangement in a dark area, it will catch stray beams of light and reflect them with a shimmering quality like droplets of water. The seed heads dry well and can be used in dried arrangements. It will self sow politely for you and is never a nuisance.
Sowing advice
Briza is best sown where it is to grow. Sow in spring and in autumn. Sow the seeds in lightly firmed soil which has been raked to a fine tilth.
Sow in rows 6mm deep and cover lightly with soil. Rows should be 30 cm apart. Ideal temp is 20 – 22 deg C. Thin seedlings to 23 cm apart and replant the seedlings you have removed in the thinning out process. Germination can be slow .
Additional information
| Classification | Annual |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Briza major, Greater Quaking Grass, Pearl grass, Shivery Grass |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Maximum Height | 60 cm |
| Number of seeds in packet | approx 30 |
