Amberboa moschata, commonly known as Sweet Sultan, is a fragrant annual flower native to Southwest Asia with soft, thistle-like blooms prized for ornamental gardens and cut flower arrangements since the 1600s.
Before sowing
Stratification
fria · 7 d
Soak
48 h Soak in water for 24-48 hours before planting to speed germination
Refrigerate seeds 1-2 weeks before planting or soak in lukewarm water for hours
Sowing
Substrate
well-drained seed-starting mix, sandy or silt loam soil
Depth
0_5cm
Temperature
15°C
Moisture
media
Container
seed trays, peat pots, biodegradable containers
What to expect
Step 1
Pre-treat the seed
Step 2
Sow at 0_5cm · 15°C
Day 7–28
Seedlings emerge
Tips
Seeds require light to germinate - do not cover completely. Press gently into soil. Direct sowing recommended as plants do not transplant well. Keep soil moist until germination. Full sun preferred. Drought tolerant once established.
Sources: Seed Needs LLC, Chiltern Seeds, Everwilde, Plantiary, Bumble Seeds, Go Botany, Kew Science
