BUTTERFLY FLOWER
The schizanthus, or butterfly flower, is a greenhouse plant that blooms abundantly in summer. The best results are obtained by sowing the seeds under glass in September and repotting the seedlings as is necessary, finally placing them in 7-in. pots. They develop into fine plants and bloom in May and June. Seeds may also be sown in the greenhouse in spring. There are many varieties. The colours include rose, orange, and lilac, as well as white.
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August 7, 2013 by maximios • Plants
Of the two species of acanthus, spinosus is so called from its spiny leaves; mollis, or bear’s breech, is characterized by large, deeply cut leaves, with soft spines. The plant grows about live feet high, flowering in summer, and is well adapted for herbaceous borders. Latifolius, a form of mollis with heart-shaped leaves and white or pink flowers, is unsuitable for small gardens.
The best way of raising a stock is to sow seeds in a warm frame or greenhouse in spring. Further increase can be effected by division in autumn or spring. See illustration below.
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