Half-hardy Annual

• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Children, Patios, Pot Plants
• Height : 18 inches

Description

Spectacular 4in sponge like tight blooms appearing as a solid mass on compact plants. Self cleaning as spent flowers disappear under fresh blooms. Excellent for bedding, pots, tubs, patios etc. Flowers mid to late summer. Height 16-18in.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from late winter to spring in John Innes Seed Compost just covering the seed with compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 5-10 days at 21-24C (70-75P).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 8cm (3in) pots, and grow on in cooler conditions, Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart in a sunny spot in ordinary garden soil.