Dwarf, bushy plants, producing ‘cactus’ type flowers, with pointed, quilled petals, in many bright colours. Attractive to pollinators. Flowers June-September. Height 60cm (24″).
Growing Information
Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 15-20°C (60-68°F) using a good quality, moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (¼”) sieved compost and keep moist. Germination 5-20 days. Transplant seedlings into trays 5cm (2″) apart or singly into 7.5cm (3″) pots and grow on. Acclimatise plants gradually before planting out when all danger of frost has passed, 35cm (14″) apart. Choose a sunny open position.
Sowing Information
Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approximately 15-20°C (60-68°F) using a good quality, moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (¼”) sieved compost and keep moist. Germination 5-20 days. Transplant seedlings into trays 5cm (2″) apart or singly into 7.5cm (3″) pots and grow on. Acclimatise plants gradually before planting out when all danger of frost has passed, 35cm (14″) apart. Choose a sunny open position.
