Can be sown in September for flowers April-June the following year. Flowers in dense domed heads on long wiry stems. Simple, very attractive border plants and good for cutting. Flowers July-September. HA - Hardy annual. Height 90cm (3').

Growing Information

Sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm soil where the plants are to flower at a depth of 13mm (½") raking in lightly. Germination takes 14-21 days. Choose a sunny position. Thin seedlings when large enough to handle with a final spacing of 30cm (12") between plants. Alternatively sow direct at a depth of 13mm (½") during September to stand the winter for flowering late spring the following year.

Sowing Information

Sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm soil where the plants are to flower at a depth of 13mm (½") raking in lightly. Germination takes 14-21 days. Choose a sunny position. Thin seedlings when large enough to handle with a final spacing of 30cm (12") between plants. Alternatively sow direct at a depth of 13mm (½") during September to stand the winter for flowering late spring the following year.