Half Hardy Annual Climber

• Flowers in : Mid summer to autumn
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers, Trellis
• Height : 8 feet

Description

Each attractive, large, candy pink bloom has a distinct paler pink, 5 pointed cross shooting out from the centre of its white throat. Vigorous plants flower all summer, climbing up trellis, fences or obelisks in containers.

Prefers a sunny, sheltered, warm site.

Height: 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft).

Cannot be sent to AZ, MI, PR.

Sowing Instructions

Soak seeds overnight in tepid water before sowing. Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a layer of compost or vermiculite, 6mm (1/8in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag at a temperature of at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Aftercare

Remove spent flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten