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Swan Plant NZ Line Seeds
Swan Plant
Botanical Name: Asclepias fruticosa
An attractive and beneficial bush. Attracts and hosts the Monarch Butterfly. Water well when sowing and don’t allow soil to dry out. Manage caterpillar numbers on young plants. A favourite for kids, attracts Monarch Butterflies in your garden, includes clusters of balloon like seed pods.
Plant Height: 150-180cm
How To Grow
Sow Spring to Summer 5mm (¼”) deep in seed trays, or direct into the garden after danger of frost has passed. Keep moist. Space plants 1m (3’) apart. Seedlings emerge 14-21 days.
When To Plant
South Island: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
North Island: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Flowering
12 weeks
Sow
Spring, Summer
Soil Type
well drained
Good Friday - Friday 18th April 2025. Easter Sunday - Sunday 20th April 2025, ANZAC Day Friday 25th April 2025 - are holidays. Our dispatch schedules will be adjusted. For better chances of receiving your order before the Easter weekend, please order by Friday 11th April, 2025 1pm.
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Our shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm except on public holidays. Local shop address: Pioneer Highway, Longburn 4443, New Zealand
Note: Internet orders for pickup in the shop - please pick up as soon as you can to ensure the quality of the plants.
Standard Nationwide Delivery - Regular dispatch schedules are Monday and Wednesdays. Orders for Rural and South Island delivery will be dispatched Monday only. Please place your order before 1pm Friday for dispatch the following Monday.
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