Half-hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Mid-Summer to frost
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Cut Flowers, Patios
• Height : 30 inches

Description

Until recently, this was a relatively unknown plant in European gardens. Sometimes known as 'Mexican Sunflower' with many 3in. flowers of gold, orange and yellow. Enjoying hot summers, it makes a superb addition to any border or annual garden from mid summer until frosts.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to March in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow in well drained compost, just covering the seed with compost, but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare

Plant in ordinary garden soil.