Corsican Dandelion

Uvospermum dalechampii

Also known as Smooth Golden Fleece, this cultivar of wild daisy wins the beauty contest with its elegant markings, whilst its leaves and roots provide nutritious minerals for soups and even wine. Children adore these puffballs that fly like parachutes in the wind. Gardeners will enjoy these wildflowers that appear after spring blooms finish. Sow as for wildflowers.

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Corsican Dandelion

Also known as Smooth Golden Fleece, this cultivar of wild daisy wins the beauty contest with its elegant markings, whilst its leaves and roots provide nutritious minerals for soups and even wine. Children adore these puffballs that fly like parachutes in the wind. Gardeners will enjoy these wildflowers that appear after spring blooms finish. Sow as for wildflowers.
How to grow

An alpine seed, if your area lacks a cold winter, sow seed in punnets and place in the fridge for 4 weeks to initiate germination. Be patient, while slow top germinate, they are hardy in the garden and are suitable for rockeries or as an edging plant.

Growing Information

Seed Sowing
Sow method: Sow direct

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Germination: 97
Growing Needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: Seasonal watering
Growing weeks: 12

The number of growing weeks required to reach harvest stage. Of particular importance for Cool climate gardeners.

Plant Characteristics
Type: Hardy Biennial

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Height: 25cm
Width: 5cm

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