Half-hardy Annual/Hardy Perennial

• Flowers in : Spring to Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Pot Plants
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 8 inches

Description

A spring themed designer mixture of four pure colours; orange, primrose, yellow and white. The breeder has succeeded to encourage the uniform plants to produce an abundance of large flowers, formed on short sturdy stems, held above lush green foliage. Excellent garden performance for spring or summer flowering in bedding, containers, windowboxes, baskets and borders. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow February-March for summer flowering or June-August for spring flowering. Sow 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in good seed compost or alternatively, cover with a thin layer of Sow Lite (vermiculite). Exclude light as darkness is beneficial. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 15-18C (60-65F), Keep soil just moist and avoid higher temperatures which can prevent germination.

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant about 5Cm (2in) apart in trays of potting compost or into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow cool. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart in most soils, sun or part shade.

Aftercare

June-August sowings can be planted out in their flowering positions in September or grown on through the winter in a cold frame and planted out in the spring.

Kitchen Notes

The petals make a colourful addition to green salads and can be candied to top desserts etc. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible 2 flowers.