Spreading plants bearing an attractive display of fragrant, deep rose-pink flowers. Easy to grow and an ideal choice for edging. HA – Hardy annual. Height 7.5-10cm (3-4″).
Growing Information
Sow direct into finely raked moist warm soil where the plants are to flower, approximately 3mm (1/8″) deep, raking the seed in gently. Germination 7-14 days. For earlier flowering, sow February/March on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 13-18°C (55-65°F), 1.5mm (1/16″) deep in good quality compost. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2″) apart and grow on. Plant out 15cm (6″) apart in a sunny position end May-June. May also be sown in early autumn for early flowering next summer.
Sowing Information
Sow direct into finely raked moist warm soil where the plants are to flower, approximately 3mm (1/8″) deep, raking the seed in gently. Germination 7-14 days. For earlier flowering, sow February/March on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 13-18°C (55-65°F), 1.5mm (1/16″) deep in good quality compost. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2″) apart and grow on. Plant out 15cm (6″) apart in a sunny position end May-June. May also be sown in early autumn for early flowering next summer.
