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Persian Cress

Persian Cress

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Flowering Type
Flower Colour

Delicate and sculptural, Persian Cress is a florist favourite grown for its airy sprays of coin-like green seed pods held along upright stems. Perfect as a fresh or dried filler, it brings elegant texture and movement to bouquets, especially when paired with romantic or wild-style blooms. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it’s one of the most rewarding green fillers for your cutting garden.

Best for: Fresh or dried bouquets, airy green filler, fast successions.


Growing Information

 Season Flowers and pods in late spring through summer – typically October to January, depending on sowing.
Type Foliage
Blooms Multiple Stems
Edible Yes leaves are edible
Spacing Space 15–20cm apart for light branching and straight stems.
Days to Germination 2-5 days
Days to Maturity 65-75 days
Sowing Tips

Best direct sown in early spring (August–October).

Can also be sown in trays and transplanted while small.

Sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests.

Thin seedlings early to avoid overcrowding.
Growing Tips

Grows best in full sun and free-draining soil.

Minimal maintenance—just keep weed-free and water regularly in dry spells.

Harvest when seed pods are fully formed but still green for best vase life or drying.

Hang to dry in bunches for use in winter arrangements.


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