Prolific, cup shaped, blood red, black centred flowers. Ornamental, leathery foliage.
Sow March-April or August-September for overwintering. Optimum Germination Temperature: 60-65F (15-18C). Sowing Depth: 1/8 Inch (3 mm). The seed should be sown outdoors where it is to flower in spring and again in autumn in mild winter areas and thinned out to 6in (15cm) apart.