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Mignonette Seeds - Ameliorata
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 11
HEIGHT
14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Sandy to clay loam, pH 7.0 - 8.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Reseda odorata
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Mignonette Ameliorata (Reseda Odorata Ameliorata) - Grow Mignonette seeds for the cutting garden and enjoy the sweetly scented flowers indoors. The Reseda Odorata flower is excellent for cutting and will retain its fragrance even once it is in the vase.MORE MIGNONETTE OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover seeds 1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
9 - 12 inches
Mignonette Ameliorata (Reseda Odorata Ameliorata) - Grow Mignonette seeds for the cutting garden and enjoy the sweetly scented flowers indoors. The Reseda Odorata flower is excellent for cutting and will retain its fragrance even once it is in the vase. The Mignonette plant is also good in pots and containers and can be placed where the ambrosia-like scent can be enjoyed. The white Reseda flowers are attractive to bees and looking lovely in mixed border plantings. Sweet Mignonette blooms should be deadheaded to prolong blooming.
Growing Mignonette from seed is not difficult, but the flower seed should be started outdoors as the plants do not transplant well. Prepare a seedbed and place the Mignonette seeds on the surface, pressing the flower seed into the soil and barely covering. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. Thin the Mignonette seedlings to the strongest plant, 12 inches apart. Young Reseda Odorata plants should be pinched back to encourage a bushier growth habit.
Common Questions
Do these flowers make good garden plants?
Yes, these wonderful flowers make a great addition to any garden.
Do mignonette flowers attract pollinators?
Yes, they attract bees and butterflies.
Do mignonette flowers have any scent?
Yes, they have a wonderful scent that can be hard to resist.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead the flowers.
Do I need to prune my plants?
In late fall cut back the plants to approximately 6 inches to encourage healthy plants next season.
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