Strong, stout stems bear a profusion of pretty white flowers with a pale pink blush. It has a “Sea Shells” type flower form (sometimes bearing singles and doubles on the same plant) and makes an enchanting cut flower. Height 60-90cm (24-36″). HHA – Half hardy annual.
Growing Information
Sow February-March under glass for flowers July-September, or March-May outdoors for late summer flowering.
Sowing Information
Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a good quality moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (1?4″) sieved compost. Germination 5-10 days. Transplant seedlings into trays 5cm (2″) apart and grow on. Acclimatise plants gradually before planting out 40cm (16″) apart in an open sunny position. Alternatively sow direct into garden soil from March-May for late summer flowering.
