Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer to autumn
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders
• Height : 4 feet

Description

This wonderful mixture contains a full range of flower forms and colours and includes much-sought-after picotées and stripes. An easy-to-grow annual which will flower all summer and its height means that it will make a superb backdrop to your borders or a long-lasting and pretty addition to flower arrangements! Height: 100-120cm (40-48in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed on the surface of a good, free- draining, damp, seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which usually takes 7-14 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart.

Aftercare

Prefers a sunny position in light, well-drained soil.