Description
Sweet Sultan is a highly fragrant, old-fashioned variety that comes from the Mediterranean and southwest Asia. ‘Imperialis Mix’ is a mixture of mauve, pink and white flowers. It grows 2-3 feet tall and makes a good cut flower.
Germination Guide
🌍 Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Caucasus, Southwest Asia
Easy
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.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
7 – 28 days
Temperature
Min 10°C
Ideal 15°C
Max 21°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 48 hours
Soak in water for 24-48 hours before planting to speed germination
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Cold stratification — 7 days
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Additional notes
Refrigerate seeds 1-2 weeks before planting or soak in lukewarm water for hours
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-drained seed-starting mix, sandy or silt loam soil
Recommended container
seed trays, peat pots, biodegradable containers
Growing 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.
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