- Flowers: Summer to Autumn
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Height: 12 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Containers, Patio, Tubs
Sowing Instructions
Sowing time: | Outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed or indoors in peat pots 2-4 weeks before last frost |
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Sowing depth: | 20mm (¾ inch) deep, in rows 30cm (12 inches) apart. |
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Sow in rows 30cm (12in) apart and thin out to 30-45cm (12-18in) between plants. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
For container plants, germinate at 15-20C (77-68F) in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions before planting out after risk of frost. Before planting into containers, ensure plants are well rooted in their pots.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30-45cm (12 to 18 inches) apart. If sown indoors, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost.
Aftercare Instructions
Easily grown on any soil in a sunny position. Flowers mid summer to autumn.
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