Hare’s Ear Seeds (Bupleurum rotundifolium ‘Griffithii’)

Add unique texture and vibrant color to your garden with Hare’s Ear (Bupleurum rotundifolium ‘Griffithii’). This annual produces clusters of bright green, airy umbels above fine foliage, creating a striking contrast in borders, cutting gardens, and wildflower meadows. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and adds architectural interest to your garden.

How to Grow

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost.

• Use well-drained soil in full sun.

• Scatter seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil.

• Keep soil moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart once established.

• Cut flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.

Key Features

• Airy green umbels for a unique garden texture

• Hardy annual, easy to grow and long-flowering

• Excellent for borders, cutting gardens, and meadows

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Architectural foliage adds interest to plantings

Ideal For

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Cutting gardens for fresh bouquets

• Wildflower-style meadows and naturalized areas

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Sowing

• Best time: Spring outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, and keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• For a longer display, sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks during spring.