Seedman's Reseda Grandiflora Seeds

Reseda Grandiflora ( Mignonette ) Seeds

Mignonette was introduced to ornamental gardens in Europe about 1725, and because of its sweet fragrance both as a garden plant and as a cut flower, its popularity grew steadily on both sides of the Atlantic through the 19th century. Thomas Jefferson recorded sowing seeds for this annual at Monticello in 1811. The tiny, pale green and white flowers emit a fresh, fruity scent in summer and are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Useful gardening information

Growing Mignonette from seed is not difficult, but the flower seed should be started outdoors as the plants do not transplant well. Prepare a seedbed and place the seeds on the surface, pressing the flower seed into the soil and barely covering. Maintain moisture until germination occurs.
Thin the seedlings to the strongest plant, 12 inches apart.
Young plants should be pinched back to encourage a bushier growth habit. Seeds can be sown over a period of time to create a longer growing season.

TWT233 Fragrant Mignonette ( Reseda Odorata Ameliorata )

Grow Mignonette seeds for the cutting garden and enjoy the sweetly scented flowers indoors. The flower is excellent for cutting and will retain its fragrance even once it is in the vase. The plant is also good in pots and containers and can be placed where the ambrosia-like ( some say with raspberry overtones ) scent can be enjoyed. The white Reseda flowers are attractive to bees and looking lovely in mixed border plantings. Sweet Mignonette blooms should be deadheaded to prolong blooming. Grows only 14 inches tall so it fits well in the flower garden. Annual.

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