Irish Poet Tassel Flower | X 100 Seeds (NOT TO WA)
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- WA Permitted: No
Common Name: Irish Poet Tassel
Scientific Name: Emilia Javanica
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Despite the name the Irish Poet Tassel flower is not native to Ireland.
The origin of this lovely pompon tassel like flower is thought to be middle eastern. Loved as an easy to cultivate cottage garden flower blooming in hues of orange and coral reds the tassel flower is a charming in wildflower gardens and as filler or colour pop in floral arrangements.
Plant Height: 45cm - 60cm
When: Spring to early Summer after the last frost. In warmer climates, it can also be sown in autumn.
Sowing Depth + Method: Sow thinly on the surface or cover lightly with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite, around 2 mm deep.
Needs light to germinate - do not bury the seeds too deeply. Sow directly into garden beds or start indoors in trays.
Spacing: 15–20 cm apart to allow for airflow and bushy growth.
Position: Full sun with well-drained soil.
Days until germination: 7-14 days @ 18-24°C
Seed to Bloom: Approx 8–10 weeks. Flowers continuously throughout summer into early autumn with regular deadheading.
Harvest: When the blooms are fully open but still fresh.
For best vase life, pick in the morning when the flowers are hydrated and cool.
Regular deadheading ensures continuous blooms throughout the season.
Number of Seeds: 100
Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA
When to Sow in your climate
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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Orders over $60 - FREE Parcel Post
NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, NT, ACT & TAS Shipping Info
(See WA at the bottom of the page)
Australia Post Postage Costs
Letter Post Priority: $3.50 (No Tracking)
Parcel Post: $8.90 (Parcels that contain a large item accessories like trugs, tubers, herb dryers and large books are charged $15.95)
Express Post: $14.90 (Parcels that contain a large item accessories like trugs, tubers, herb dryers and large books are charged $19.95)
TUBERS are Express or Parcel Post Only as they are perishable. Price calculated on checkout as they weigh up to 400g each postage will vary.
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WA Shipping Information
Please Note:
- Orders are sent weekly on a Wednesday morning, as they require a quarantine inspection on arrival.
- Order cut off is midnight Tuesday night as long as payment is finalised. Sometimes paypal payments can take 24-48hrs to go through. This is rare. If this is the case the order will go into the following week's dispatch.
- Please note not all seeds can be sent to WA. Seeds that cannot be sent are marked on the thumbnail or below the price on the product page. These seeds are NOT permitted to WA.
- Unfortunately due the way our orders get to WA Quarantine we cannot send large items like accessories, books etc.
- Unfortunately we don't offer Express Post to WA as the parcels are sent weekly and defeats the purpose of Express post. You can however choose parcel post.
- Unfortunately we cannot send books and accessories to WA due the way the quarantine inspection process works.
Postage Costs (inc quarantine inspection fees)
Letter Post: $7.50 (No Tracking) this includes the cost of quarantine inspection.
Parcel Post: $13.90 this includes quarantine inspection fees.
Sorry we cannot offer free post to WA due to the cost of quarantine inspection fees.
