Half-hardy Annual

• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders
• Special Features : Attractive Foliage
• Height : 6 feet

Description

Large, decorative, deep brown leaves, plus early bright red flower buds and spiny seed pods. Additional Comments: These seeds are poisonous.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sowing Depth: ¼inch (6 mm). Sowing Time: February to March.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare

Plant in ordinary garden soil.

Caution

These seeds are poisonous