Guide to growing Maiden's Wreath Francoa

Francoa are half hardy perennials that carry toilet-brush blooms of minute white or pink flowers.

They come into bloom in the summer, and although the leaves grow close to the ground, the flowering stalks may reach 90cm in height.

Common names for Francoa include Maiden's Wreath and Bridal Wreath.

How to grow Maiden's Wreath

it is probably best to grow Maiden's wreath from seed in the spring (though they can also be sown in the autumn. The Francoa seeds should be sown into a flat then imbibed by putting the flat into a black plastic bin bag and placing in the fridge for three weeks. the flat should then be removed and sunk into the ground in a shady location (E.G. against a North facing wall or shed).

As soon as the seedlings appear (germination takes from two to four weeks) they should be planted at a spacing of about 30cm apart into a sunny or partially shaded part of the garden that has good drainage.

Caring for Francoa in the garden

Francoa like to grow in moist soil, and require mulching in the spring. If you want to obtain more plants then they can be propagated by division in the spring.