This resplendent annual produces a mass of delightful flowers in shades of pink and rose, fading to a clear white. The fine, ferny foliage makes an ideal foil for the sheer flower-power of the plants. Award winners in the Fleuroselect (All Europe) Trials. HHA – Half hardy annual. Height 50-60cm (20-24″).
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 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a good quality compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (1?4″) of compost and keep moist. Germination 7-14 days. Transplant seedlings into individual small pots and grow on. Acclimatise plants to outside conditions before planting out 40cm (16″) apart in a sunny position. Can also be sown directly into the garden March-May for late summer flowering.
