A great mix of small-flowered, strongly scented varieties, which were the forbears of our modern varieties. Height 1.8m (6'). Medium scent (scent 2). HA - Hardy annual.

Growing Information

Full growing instructions given on packet. Sow January-March under glass in gentle heat or in April-May outdoors for flowers June-September. Can also be sown in September-October in a coldframe or greenhouse to overwinter in frames to produce earliest blooms.

Sowing Information

For early flowering sow in a greenhouse or indoors at approximately 13-15°C (55-60°F), 3 seeds per 10cm (4") pot. 13mm ( 1?2") deep. Germination 10-20 days. Acclimatise to outside conditions and plant out in May. Alternatively, sow direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed free soil where the plants are to flower, 13mm ( 1?2") deep. Remove growing tips after 3-4 pairs of leaves have developed to promote more flowers. May also be sown September-October in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse to over-winter.