Asarina

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Asarina. antirrhiniflora Mixed © Thompson & Morgan	Form: Half-hardy, twining, climbing, of trailing, annual Height: 6ft (2m) [Stems can trail 8ft (2.5m)] Spread: Foliage: Flowers: Dainty snapdragon-like flowers in shades of red, pink, violet and blue, with speckled creamy lips, are borne from spring and until the first frosts Useful for pots or hanging baskets, flowering from early summer to late winter if protected from frost. Sowing Instructions: Sow from early February to mid April in a good seed compost just covering the seed with a very thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Germination takes 14-21 days at 65-70^oF (18-20^oC). Don't exclude light, sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings into 3in (7.5cm) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions, potting on as necessary. For outdoor planting, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 12in (30cm) apart in a sun or shade in a, sheltered spot and ordinary, cool moist yet well drained soil. On acid soils, a dusting of lime is helpful before planting. Provide a trellis, strings etc., for them to climb. They can be grown in a greenhouse/conservatory and will need a final pot size of 7-8in (18-20cm) and a minimum winter temperature of 41-45^oF (5-7^oC).

Asarina. barclayana	See: Maurandya. barclayana

Asarina. barclayana 'Angels Trumpet' © Thompson & Morgan	Form: Half-hardy, twining/self supporting perennial climber US Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Height: 5-7ft (1.5-2.1m) Spread: Foliage: Flowers: From mid-Summer until first frosts producing 2in long rosy pink Snapdragon like flowers Special Features: Flowers in First Year Ideal For: Hanging Baskets, Bedding, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Patios, Tubs Sowing Instructions: Sow on the surface of the compost from late winter to early spring in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days at 65-70^oF (18-21^oC). Do not exclude light which is beneficial to germination. Transplant when large enough to handle into 3in (8cm) pots. Pot on as necessary or gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out when all risk of frost has passed.

Asarina. erubescens	See: Lophospermum. erubescens

Asarina. procumbens	Syn: Antirrhinum. asarina Form: A short-lived, semi-evergreen, trailing perennial Height: 0.5-1in (1-2.5cm) Spread: 9-12in (23-30cm) Foliage: Soft, hairy, grey-green leaves Flowers: Throughout the summer, producing, pale cream snapdragon-like flowers with yellow palates Hardy: To 14^oF (-10^oC) Dislikes: Resents winter wet

Asarina. purpusii 'Victoria Falls' © Thompson & Morgan	Form: Half-hardy, non-climbing, perennial trailer US Zones: 9 10 Height: 8in (20cm) Spread: Foliage: Flowers: From early May until late autumn producing vibrant cerise-purple antirrhinum-like flowers, clasped in lime-green bracts, cascading from delicately arching stems, that grow to 18in (45cm) Ideal For: Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Patios, and Tubs Sowing Instructions: Sow from early February to mid April in a good seed compost just covering the seed with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Germination takes 14-21 days at 70-75^oF (20-24^oC). Seal in a polythene bag after sowing and don't exclude light. When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings into 3in (7.5cm) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. When well rooted, plant into baskets or container, using a good soil-less compost with some vermiculite added. Leave in a shaded greenhouse for 2 weeks and then gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before moving outdoors, after all risk of frost has passed, to a sunny, sheltered spot. Water well and feed once a week through the summer. To over-winter, bring indoors to a cool, frost free place in autumn and keep just moist. For a windowsill pot plant, grow on in a 5in (13cm) pot

Asarina. scandens 'Brides White' © Thompson & Morgan	Form: Half-hardy, self-supporting, twining, perennial climber US Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Height: 8ft (2.4m) Spread: Foliage: Fresh green foliage Flowers: Sophisticated climber with masses of 1¼in (3cm) pure white flowers. Quick to bloom in summer from an early sowing. Ideal For: Borders, Conservatories, Greenhouses Sowing Instructions: Sow from late winter to early spring in a good seed compost, 1/16in (1.5mm) deep and gently firm down. Keep soil damp but not wet. Sealing in a polythene bag after sowing is helpful. Do not exclude light which aids germination. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 65-70^oF (19-21^oC). When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 3in (7.5cm) pots and grow on in cooler conditions potting on as necessary. For outdoor planting gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, in a sunny sheltered spot on rich well drained soil.

Asarina. scandens 'Jewel Mixed' © Thompson & Morgan	Form: Half-hardy Perennial Climber Height: 8ft (2.4m) Spread: Foliage: Flowers: From late Spring and until Christmas, producing masses of 1½in (3.8cm) indigo to violet blue, pink or pure white flowers Sowing Instructions: Sow from early February to mid April in a good seed compost just covering the seed with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Germination takes 14-21 days at 70-75^oF (20-24^oC). Seal in a polythene bag after sowing and don't exclude light. When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings into 3in (7.5cm) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. When well rooted, plant into baskets or container, using a good soil-less compost with some vermiculite added. Leave in a shaded greenhouse for 2 weeks and then gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before moving outdoors, after all risk of frost has passed, to a sunny, sheltered spot. Water well and feed once a week through the summer. To over-winter, bring indoors to a cool, frost free place in autumn and keep just moist. For a windowsill pot plant, grow on in a 5in (13cm) pot.

Asarina. x hybrida 'Red Dragon' © Thompson & Morgan	Form: Half-hardy, annual climber, multi-branching from the base Height: Spread: Foliage: Flowers: From Summer, carrying amazing giant flowers, up to 3in (7.5cm) long in carmine-red, which when open reveal creamy-white anthers. Ideal For: Hanging Baskets, Conservatories, Containers, Greenhouses Sowing Instructions: Sow from early February to mid April in a good seed compost just covering the seed with a thin layer of compost or vermiculite. Germination takes 14-21 days at 70-75^oF (20-24^oC). Seal in a polythene bag after sowing and don't exclude light. When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings into 3in (7.5cm) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions. When well rooted, plant into baskets or container, using a good soil-less compost with some vermiculite added. Leave in a shaded greenhouse for 2 weeks and then gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before moving outdoors, after all risk of frost has passed, to a sunny, sheltered spot. Water well and feed once a week through the summer. To over-winter, bring indoors to a cool, frost free place in autumn and keep just moist. For a windowsill pot plant, grow on in a 5in (13cm) pot.