One of the most useful and pretty dried flowers you can grow. The petals retain their papery feel and deep colours once dried.
 
When to Sow: Jan - Apr

HOW TO SOW: 
Sow indoors  - Sow onto moist compost and cover with a light sprinkle soil - do not cover completely as light is needed for germination. Place under humidity lid to keep mosit. Ideal temp 22-24°C. 
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on before planting out into final position 20-30cm appart
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 1-2 Wks 
 
Flowering Time:Jul- Sep
Site: Full Sun Soil Type: Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: May need staking, Will repeat flower if cut or deadheaded. Cut deep into the plant for long stem re growth.
Use: Garden Borders, Cut flowers, Dried
Harvest : When flower heads are either closed fully open
 
Days to Maturity:  140-150 Days
Vase Life: 14 Days +
Height:80-100cm
Plant Spacing:  20cm