Baby Blue Eyes Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/8th inch
Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 6 inches
Baby Blue Eyes Planting and Care Guide
Quick Facts About Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes is an annual ground cover that grows in USDA zones 3 through 9. It is a prolific bloomer and the blooms are excellent at attracting various pollinators. It readily self-seeds when the flowers die, making it likely to return each year with new plants.
These planting instructions will also work for Nemophila Baby Black Eyes or also called Pennie Black.
Planting Time
Baby Blue Eyes seeds can be started directly outdoors in the early spring once all danger of frost has passed. In regions with mild winters, these seeds can even be started in late February or early March.
Planting Location
Baby Blue Eyes thrive in full sun to partial shade and in fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Baby Blue Eyes can be a container plant or a edging ground cover in the garden. The plant does not transplant well, so plant the seeds where it will continue to grow.
How to Plant Baby Blue Eyes
- Work the soil to a depth of 6 - 8 inches
- Add compost to improve the soil
- Sow the seeds and cover with 1/8 inch of soil
- Keep the seeds moist for germination
- Thin seedlings to about 6 inches apart
- Pinch the seedlings once or twice to encourage a bushier growth habit
Care And Maintenance
- Baby Blue Eyes plants need consistent irrigation to establish
- Once established, the plants can withstand some dry conditions
- The plants benefit from some water soluble fertilizer applications througout the season
- The plants are known to self-sow freely
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