Delicate tubular blooms on one side of the long leafy stems. Colours may be pale purple or white with speckled throats. A favourite for herbaceous borders and woodlands in early summer. They prefer dappled shade and are attractive to beneficial insects. Flowers May-August (Year 2). Height 60-120cm (2-4′).
- Attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Biennial – flowers year after sowing
- Beautiful ‘cottage garden’ flowers
Growing Information
Using a quality, moist seed compost, sow your seeds 3mm (1/8″) deep in seed trays and place on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at about 16°C (61°F) to germinate (usually 14-21 days). Transfer seedlings when large enough to handle into seed trays spacing them 5cm (2″) apart, and grow on. Acclimatise to outside conditions before planting. Alternatively, sow seeds directly outside in May-June. Choose a sunny/partial shaded position.
Sowing Information
Using a quality, moist seed compost, sow your seeds 3mm (1/8″) deep in seed trays and place on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at about 16°C (61°F) to germinate (usually 14-21 days). Transfer seedlings when large enough to handle into seed trays spacing them 5cm (2″) apart, and grow on. Acclimatise to outside conditions before planting. Alternatively, sow seeds directly outside in May-June. Choose a sunny/partial shaded position.
