Echter Tigerrachen Flower seeds for Planting - Shade Tolerant, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden

Bring exotic charm and striking foliage to your garden with Echter Tigerrachen, an heirloom variety known for its bold, patterned leaves and shade-tolerant growth. Perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers, these flowers provide a low-maintenance, long-lasting display while attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Their hardy and adaptable growth makes them ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.

Features & Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, compact to bushy growth habit

• Flower Color: Variegated leaves with occasional small blooms (varies by seed batch)

• Light Requirement: Partial to full shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

• Special Traits: Shade-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance, attractive foliage

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors in a shaded location after frost danger has passed.

2. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.

3. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.

4. Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 8 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.

5. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.

6. Germination Period: 10 – 20 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care: Provide consistent shade, mulch lightly to retain soil moisture, and remove dead foliage to encourage healthy growth.