Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 6 feet

Description

A magical back of border plant with many large, silky blooms in shades from rich purple, through mauve, to the highly unusual and elusive blues. Flowers summer. Height: 150-180cm (5-6ft). Flowers in first year.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from late winter to early spring 1.5mm (1/16 in) deep in John Innes Seed Compost. Make sure that the compost is moist but not wet and seal in a polythene bag until after germination, which normally takes 15-21 days at 21C (70F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3 in) pots. Grow cool and later plant out 60cm (24in) apart into an ordinary but not rich soil in sun and some shelter.

Caution

Harmful if eaten