Shrub layer - Seeds

<p> SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Karen Chili,</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Wiang Ping Chili, Karen Chili, Karen Chili Pepper</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Capsicum annuum</span></em> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Karenchilin is named after and originates from an ethnic group in the mountainous regions between Burma and Thailand. The Karen people have lived in the region for over 2000 years and were one of the first inhabitants of the area. Karenchilin is hardier than other tropical chilies. The chilies typically have a high heat and a distinctive fruity and sweet flavor that really makes its mark in the dishes it is used in.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Karenchilin is easily recognized by its green, yellow, orange &amp; red fruits with a slightly dented surface. Fruits in different stages are often visible on the plant at the same time a little into the season, hence the colorful impression of the plant. Another characteristic of Karenchilin is that its fruits usually always point upwards on the plant.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>The Scoville Heat Units (SHU) of the Karen Chili can vary depending on growing conditions, but it typically ranges between 50,000 and 100,000 SHU. This places the Karen Chili at a medium to hot level on the Scoville scale, a level that most other Thai Chili peppers fall into.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Karen Chili can be grown both in pots and in the garden. It needs well-drained soil and a sunny location to thrive. It thrives in a warm and humid environment - both during germination and growth. Under optimal conditions, it is a high-yielding variety that can produce an abundance of fruit during the summer months.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>However, it is one of the hardier tropical chili varieties in its ability to grow and produce in colder temperatures. It is not frost hardy. So it is grown as a perennial, which is recommended, it should overwinter in a temperature of at least 15 degrees. Can also be grown as an annual.</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The growth habit is bushy and plants usually reach a height of 60 cm.</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread around the world by colonists, missionaries and traders, and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny, warm locations. They can be grown indoors in windows.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruit all year round if given the right conditions. Heat, light, light nutrition and moisture contribute to continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruit also during the winter months, use a grow light to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under grow light.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Keep the soil evenly moist and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize 2-3 times a week to ensure abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits range in color from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at all stages of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Pre-grow indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Place the seeds in lukewarm water 1 day before sowing. Moisten the soil and press the seeds lightly against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place in bright light and keep the seeds moist.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 5-15 days</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (6pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia, Chinese Prinsepia, Himalayan Wild Cherry <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Prinsepia utilis</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rosaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The Himalayan Cherry Principesia is a hardy shrub with edible berries, which are very popular and often eaten as a snack by the inhabitants of its native areas. The shrub is often valued for its ability to cope with conditions of lower temperatures.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Origin is traced to the Himalayas and Manchuria.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The fruits are also often used to make juice, jams, marmalades and other preserves.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The seeds are used to produce an oil that is used in cooking (Fern, K.).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Oil extracted from the seeds is also applied to muscle pain caused by overexertion (Chopra. RN et al.). The oil is also applied to the forehead and temples to treat and relieve colds (Manandhar. NP). The fruit is used in Chinese medicine.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The seed contains about 21% fatty acids (Chopra. RN et al.). In addition to being edible, it can also be used for lighting.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The oil cake (what is left after pressing the oil from the seeds) is used for washing clothes (Manandhar. NP).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> A deep purple color from the fruits is also used to paint windows and walls.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The Himalayan Cherry Principesia is grown as a hedge in the Himalayas. The shrub has an extensive root system and is used in erosion prevention to bind the soil.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The Himalayan Cherry Principesia is also valued for its ability to attract pollinators.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>A thorny shrub that often stays under 2 meters in height - however, it can grow up to 5 m. At 5-10 years of age, the shrub is considered to have reached its maximum height.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>Does best in slightly moist, but well-drained soil. Preferably place in a sunny, open spot with plenty of room for the shrub to spread out. The shrub can grow to about 2.5 metres wide when fully grown.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Blooms late winter and early spring. Autumn flowers may produce ripe fruit the following spring.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The Himalayan Cherry Principesia is self-fertile and pollinated by insects.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits are purple-brown to deep dark blue to black-purple, oblong, about 8mm in diameter. They ripen in autumn and often survive the entire winter intact, in their natural environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p> NOTE: These seeds have been stratified (cold period) and can therefore be sown immediately after receipt.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Sow the seeds in moist soil. Cover with a thin layer (about 1 cm) of soil. Keep the seeds moist. It is advisable to cover the seeds with plastic with air holes, or sow in a mini greenhouse.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-5 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 2-12 weeks<br> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/pages/vaxtzoner-svenska-usda-europa" title="Growing zones - Swedish zones &amp; USDA zones in Sweden and the rest of the world" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">USDA zone</span></strong></a> : 6-9<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone (rough translation): 1-5<br></p>

<h4>SEEDS (6pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal Plum, Amathungulu, Large Num-Num</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Carissa macrocarpa</span></em> (syn. <em>C.</em> <i data-mce-fragment="1">grandiflora</i> )<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Apocynaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p>The Natal plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that charms with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish trivial name "Natalplommon" due to its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The natal plum</span> is not only a beautiful shrub but also offers a range of uses. Its red fruits are edible and have a sweet and juicy taste. These fruits can be eaten directly or used in jams, marmalades and other delicious desserts. In addition, they are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.</p> <p>The interesting shrub also has the ability to contribute to the surrounding environment. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and can help keep erosion-prone areas in check. Its flowering also attracts pollinating insects and is a welcome feature for biodiversity.</p> <p>Natal plums bloom and bear fruit for a large part of the season. The fruits are filled with vitamin C.</p> <p>Suitable for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable places.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p>Natal plums thrive best in a warm and sunny environment with good drainage. It also copes with semi-shady and shady locations. It is a relatively hardy tree and can survive short periods of drought. It can also handle a couple of minus degrees, so cultivation<meta charset="utf-8"> in the ground with winter cover in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, move in over the winter.</p> <p>For growing in a pot, it is important to use a well-drained soil to avoid water stagnation that can damage the roots.</p> <p>Within its natural climatic limits, the Natal plum is an evergreen shrub.</p> <h4>Sowing:&nbsp;</h4> <p>Sow the seeds in moist soil and cover with a 1 cm layer of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.</p> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun / Partial shade / Shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 2-4 weeks</p>

<meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> A trio of 3 different seed varieties with purple, edible fruits!<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> What gives the fruits their purple color are substances called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are antioxidants that prevent and repair the body from oxidative stress that can occur during periods of stress or infections, for example.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Of course, the fruits also contain other nutrients that are important for good health. The Goan bean has a high protein content; the chili pepper, capsaicin, helps reduce inflammation and the Thai eggplant is a rich source of vitamins A, B and C.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Take advantage of a colorful trio and grow at the same time for good health - which of course all edible vegetables contribute to in one way or another.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Total of 35 seeds of 3 varieties:</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 5 seeds Purple Goan Bean<br data-mce-fragment="1"> 10 seeds Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai'<br data-mce-fragment="1"> 20 seeds Purple Thai Eggplant</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Read more about each variety here:<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <ul data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/lila-goabona-psophocarpus-tetragonolobus" title="Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Goa Bean / Purple Wing Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus)</span></strong></a></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/chilipeppar-purple-thai-capsicum-annuum" title="Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Chili Pepper 'Purple Thai' (Capsicum annuum)</span></strong></a></li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/lila-thailandsk-auubergine-solanum-melongena" title="Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;">Purple Thai Eggplant (Solanum melongena)</span></strong></a> </li> </ul>

<h4>SEEDS (10pcs/bag)<br></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Chilli Pepper 'Salvo'</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Capsicum annuum</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Solanaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">'Salvo' is an orange colored chili pepper with a medium cap. It is between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Add to salads, stir-fries and stews.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>All chili peppers originate from Central and South America. The genus has since been spread with the help of colonists, missionaries and traders worldwide and new species have emerged through adaptation to the environment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Chili peppers are generally easy to grow. They thrive in sunny and warm locations. Can be grown indoors in a window.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">All chili peppers are perennial and can produce fruit all year round if given the right conditions. Heat, light, light nutrition and moisture contribute to a continuous growth &amp; production of the plant. If you want the plant to produce fruit even during the winter months, use a plant lamp to supplement the sunlight, possibly grow only under a plant lamp.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Keep the soil evenly moist and let the soil dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilize with advantage 2-3 times a week to provide abundant fruit production.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits range from green (yellow-orange) to red. The fruits can be eaten at any stage of maturity. 2-6 cm.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grown indoors at the beginning of the year.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Put the seeds in warm water 1 day before sowing. Moisten the seed soil and lightly press the seeds down against the surface. Cover with 1 cm of soil. Place bright and keep the seed moist.<br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 50-150 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 5-15 days</p>

<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (15pcs/bag)</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong>&nbsp;Yunnan Liquorice/Licorice Root, Cultivated Licorice<strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong><em data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</em><em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza glabra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">This characterizes Yunnan <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice Root in relation to other <meta charset="utf-8">Liquorice species in the genus <em data-mce-fragment="1">Glycyrrhiza:</em></span></p> <ul> <li><meta charset="utf-8"> Originally from Yunnan Province in China.</li> <li>Has medical use in traditional Chinese medicine.</li> <li>Hardy down to -20 ºC. Slightly less cold-resistant than our other licorice root varieties.</li> <li>Thrives in moist and shady areas.</li> <li>Grows to a height of 1-2 meters.</li> </ul> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Liquorice Root has a long history both as a medicinal plant and as a sweet treat. As early as 4000 BC it was used by the Assyrians and since then the licorice root has been used as a nerve-soother, flu-reliever, anti-infective and more.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">One of the most prominent uses of the Licorice root by our ancestors was to chew it in order to keep their teeth clean and healthy. This was efficient due to the anti-bacterial properties of the&nbsp;<meta charset="utf-8">substance <em>glycyrrhizin</em>&nbsp;present in the roots. It's also the same substance which provides the sweet flavor. However, <meta charset="utf-8">glycyrrhizin is not metabolized by our bodies and may therefore, just as <a title="Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/stevia-sotflockel-stevia-rebaudiana"><span><strong>Stevia <span color="#4e991d">(</span><em>Stevia rebaudiana</em><span color="#4e991d">)</span></strong></span></a>, be used as a sweetening substitute for sugar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root was sold in pharmacies as a medicine until as late as the 1970s.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Licorice root can be shredded and made into a tea or a refreshening beverage served with ice. In Mongolia, the <em>leaves</em> are used as a substitute for common <span><a title="Tea (Camellia sinensis)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/te-camellia-sinensis" target="_blank"><strong>Tea (<em>Camellia sinensis</em>)</strong></a>.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The root&nbsp;may also be&nbsp;ground/crushed to make your own licorice. Mix with sugar molasses/syrup, flour and anise in a heated saucepan.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root is also often used together with anise when flavoring alcoholic beverages.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root grows naturally in southern Europe and parts of Asia.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is hardy down to -20 ºC. In most of&nbsp;Europe, it can be grown outdoors all year round. To protect the plant during the winter, cover the base with twigs, leaves, straw or similar.&nbsp;Measures such as these&nbsp;can allow your Licorice root plant to thrive even in locations that are generally viewed as&nbsp;below its temperature range. The USDA Zone of the Licorice root range from 7-10.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root may also be grown in a wide pot, put outdoors during the warmer months, and indoors during the colder months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Licorice root thrives best in well-drained soil and locations with full sun.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The roots, which are the main part used for consumption, become meters long, so a large pot is recommended for pot cultivation. It takes about 3 years for the plant to become harvestable and&nbsp;by that time it&nbsp;will likely have grown&nbsp;to become a fairly large bush.&nbsp;</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The seeds can be sown directly outdoors when the soil temperature has risen to above 15 <meta charset="utf-8">ºC.&nbsp;The seeds can also&nbsp;be pre-cultivated indoors any time of the year.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1 day before sowing. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the&nbsp;sowing moist.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 7-10</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (10pcs/bag)</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> White Dwarf Bauhinia, White Orchid Tree, Snowy Orchid Tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Bauhinia acuminata<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p>White Dwarf Bauhinia is a small-grown species in the same genus as <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a style="color: #4e991d;" title="Orchid tree / Orchid Bauhinia 'Candida' (Bauhinia variegata)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/sommarens-nya-sorter/products/orkidetrad-orkidebauhinia-bauhinia-variegata" target="_blank"><strong>the Orchid Tree</strong></a></span> and <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a title="Purple Bauhinia (Bauhinia purpurea)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/sommarens-nya-sorter/products/purpurbauhinia-bauhinia-purpurea" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Purple Bauhinia</strong></a></span> with origins somewhere around the Malay Archipelago.</p> <p>The flowers smell sweet and delicious. A common hedge and park plant in the tropics.</p> <p>In Java, the roots are used to treat coughs and colds. The roots are placed in a cold mixture of alcohol and water and then drunk. In India, a decoction is made of the leaves and bark to treat asthma.</p> <p>This plant works in symbiosis with bacteria in the soil to fix nitrogen from the air (air pores in soil).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p>This species probably has a slightly lower hardiness than the Orchid Tree <span data-mce-fragment="1">and the Purpurbauhinian</span> , but at the same time is the species best suited for growing in pots due to its size. Leave outside during the warmer months and move for frost-free wintering. However, it can handle some minus degrees (about -6ºC) for shorter periods.</p> <p>Cultivated in a well-drained and loamy soil. Place in full sun to partial shade.</p> <p>Thrives well in greenhouses.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Sowing:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Soak the seeds for 1-2 days before sowing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Preferably sow indoors or in a greenhouse under a 1 cm layer of soil. Keep the seed moist. The seeds can be considered fast-growing, it usually does not take more than about 1 week before the seeds start to germinate, some of the seeds take longer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: shade/semi-shade/sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 weeks<br></p>