Free flowering in a fine colour range. HP - Hardy perennial. Flowers May-June. Height 90cm (3'). A 'cottage garden' favourite, with colourful blooms year after year. (Seeds/plants harmful if eaten.)

Growing Information

Sow March-June indoors or in a cold frame. Flowers May-June the following year.

Sowing Information

Sow thinly using a quality, finely sieved, moist compost. Cover with polythene and put in a fridge 0-5°C (32-40°F) for three weeks. Remove tray and place in a greenhouse/indoors at approx. 18-21°C (65-70°F). Do not exclude light and remove polythene when seeds germinate. Germination 30-90 days. Transplant seedlings spaced out 5cm (2") apart in trays and grow on. Plant at 38cm (15") spacing in a sunny or partially shaded, well drained position. May also be sown direct outdoors from April-June.