Start Cinquefoil seeds to grow this charming perennial that is perfect for the cottage garden setting, flower borders or containers. Nepal Cinquefoil is a bright bloomer for long periods of time with its rosy-pink blooms and strawberry-like leaves. Once it's established from Cinquefoil seeds, it's a carefree beauty that will offer a lovely color and addition to the garden. This Cinquefoil perennial likes a position in full sun to partial shade, and it prefers rich, evenly moist soil that drains well. Many gardeners start Cinquefoil seeds in the spring in a cold frame outdoors. Press the flower seeds into the soil but do not cover them. Cinquefoil plants usually take a second growing season, after being sown from flower seeds, to produces blooms. Trim the Cinquefoil blooms back when they are done to keep the plant tidy. Nepal Cinquefoil is considered to be an easy, low-maintenance plant.

SOWING

Season: Perennial

Height: 20 inches (50 cm)

Bloom Season: Summer

Bloom Color: Pink 

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Germ temperature: 2o C

Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 16 inches (45cm)