A superb collection of easy-to-grow varieties suitable for baskets, containers and borders. Princess of India - deep red flowers on chocolate-green foliage. Height 25cm (10"); Tom Thumb Mix - colourful blend ideal for borders. Height 23-30cm (9-12"); Peach Melba - attractive, distinctive flowers on dark foliage. Good for borders/containers. Height 25cm (10"); Alaska Mix - colourful flower mixture on distinctive "marbled" foliage. Excellent for borders. Height 25cm (10"); Dayglow Mix - semi-trailing mix, excellent for hanging baskets or containers.
Very easily grown, versatile plants, flowering freely throughout the summer. Happiest in free-draining soil in sunny positions.
Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Growing Information

Sow March-May outdoors, flowers June-September.

Sowing Information

Space the seed thinly, direct into finely raked. moist, warm soil where the plants are to flower 13mm (1?2") deep. Germination takes 10-14 days. As the seedlings develop, thin to achieve a final spacing of 25cm (10"). Alternatively, for pots or patio containers, sow on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 13-18°C (55-65°F) 3 or 4 seeds to a 7.5cm (3") pot. Plant out after careful acclimatisation to outside conditions.