Summer pheasant’s eye is a low-growing (approximately 16 in / 40 cm high) and eye-catching annual flower that stands out with its vibrant red petals and contrasting black centers. Sourced from Germany, these high-quality seeds produce vigorous plants that enhance garden biodiversity by attracting pollinating insects during bloom.
Thanks to its compact growth habit, summer pheasant’s eye is ideal for outdoor flowerbeds, borders, balcony boxes, and larger pots. In addition to embellishing the garden, the plant features sturdy stems, making it hold up well in a vase and serving as a practical choice for a summer cut flower. A 0.5 g packet provides enough plants to establish a distinct, color-rich focal point in your garden.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing period: For earlier flowering, start seeds indoors in seed trays in April. Direct outdoor sowing can be done in May once the soil has warmed up slightly.
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Outdoor planting: Move pre-grown seedlings outdoors and plant them in their permanent position only after the risk of frost has safely passed (typically late May or early June).
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Location: Prefers a sunny position and well-draining, lighter soil.
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Sowing depth: Sow seeds shallowly, surface-sown or up to 0.2–0.4 in (0.5–1 cm) deep.
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Spacing: When planting or thinning, space plants 6–8 in (15–20 cm) apart to provide sufficient light and air circulation.
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Flowering: Depending on the sowing date, summer pheasant’s eye blooms from July until autumn.
Tips and recommendations:
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Sow outdoors at 2–3 week intervals to ensure a continuous display of fresh blooms until the first autumn frosts.
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For cut flower use, cut stems early in the morning when fully hydrated. Be sure to remove lower foliage submerged in water to prevent fouling and extend vase life.