Guide to growing garden plants - Cephalipterum (Pompoms)
Cephalipterum is a half hardy annual that has long lasting flowers that bloom in the summer.
Cephalipterum is also known by the common name of pompoms.
Their flowers are small and round a top 30cm long stems.
They make good plants for the border.
How to grow Pompoms - Cephalipterum
If planning to grow Cephalipterum outdoors from the off it is best to sow out the seeds after the last frost of the spring, simply cover the seeds. Cephalipterum prefer to grow in sunny or partially shaded parts of the garden and prefers a moist but poor soil. When growing Pompoms indoors from seedlings then they should be started about 7 to 9 weeks before you plan to put them outdoors after the last frost of spring. They require from two to three weeks to germinate at a temperature of 18 to 24 degrees celsius. When ready Cephalipterum seedlings should be planted outdoors with a spacing of about 30cm.
Looking after pompoms
The soil that pompoms grow in should be kept cool and moist; the use of slug pellets or other slug repellents is recommended.