Anthyllis Montana Rubra Flowers Seed. Kindney Vetch, Ladies Fingers. great for borders Caribbeangardenseeds

Easy to grow perennial, 

Rubra’ is a woody-based perennial forming a spreading clump to 30cm in height, with silky leaves divided into many small leaflets, and clover-like heads of small, bright crimson flowers in late spring and early summer
SOWING DIRECTIONS
Cold-germinators are still referred to as frost-germinators, although this isn’t quite correct. The sowing must be kept warm (about +18 to +22°C) [about 64 to 72°F] and moist for the first 2–4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature (between –4 and +4°C) [between 25 and 39°F] for another 4–6 weeks. Colder temperatures of –5°C [23°F] are only advantageous for most species of the Ranunculus family. It is not so important if the temperature is higher or lower during the cooling period, but the cooling period has to be prolonged because the synthesis of the germination inducer, hormon-like acid, slows down or comes to a standstill.
It is beneficial to cover the sowing with snow during the cooling-period. The temperature below it usually keeps in the optimum range of –4 to 0°C [25 to 32°F]. The sowing is kept moist, and the melting snow helps to destroy the shell, which is advantageous for the germinating seedling. After this cooling-period the sowing may not be immediately exposed to high temperatures. The most effective temperatures are between +5 to +12°C [41 to 54°F], even if germination has started. The best location for this sowing, even in March, April and May, is the open field, the cold frame or a cold greenhouse.

Plant Description

Article Type: (pure seed)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Papilionaceae
Origin: Mediterranean, Alps
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Basic Colour: (red / scarlet / purple)
Flower Colour: blood-red
Natural Flowering Period: June – August

Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5 – Z8 
Height with Flowers: 10 cm
Location:

Usage: honey-bee food plant / for the rock garden