Spanish flag (Mina Lobata) 7 seeds (#1475)

Sprays of long, tubular buds spark into a fiery scarlet and fade to a pale cream on this annual climbing vine.
A single flower holds tints of yellow, warm pink, orange, and red as if a watercolorist had laid down colors one layer at a time. As the bud matures, the colors wash away, leaving a pale blossom pushed open at the tip by protruding anthers. From a distance, the plant seems to be covered in hundreds of brightly lit candles.
This vine also produces rich, bronzy-purple new growth which ages to a lovely deep green. The heavily indented, trilobed leaves resemble a hawk's strong wings, giving the plant the look of birds in flight. The foliage stays intact and healthy until frost.
The bottom of the vine sheds its leaves as the season progresses, so disguising its bare base behind lower-growing plants is a must.
Information source: http://www.finegardening.com/spanish-flag-mina-lobata
Approximately 7-8 seeds in 0,2 g packet.

Genus - Mina
Species - Lobata
Common name - Spanish flag
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 2- 5 m
Plant type - Annual Flower / Vine
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Fertile, well drained
Water requirements - Average
Landscape uses - Annual Climber
Bloom season - August - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Salmon, Red, White, Yellow

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sowing time - March - April inside.
Chip seeds or soak in warm water for 24 hours and then sow singly 2-4 mm deep in pots with prepared sterile soil at +15-20C.
Keep moist until germination.