Quite simply one of the most exquisite flowers you can grow for spring and summer blooms. A gorgeous colour combo which is a must for florists and gardeners alike with the most delicate crushed  papar like petals which unfurl like ballet.
 
When to Sow: Sep - May

HOW TO SOW:
Sow Indoors: Sow thinly onto moist well-drained compost in cell trays ( Just a few seeds into each)  as they do not like root disturbance, cover with a little vermiculite to anchor the seeds a little. Bottom water only.   Thin resultings seedlings down to just 1 or 2 per cell. Autumn Sowings can be  overwintered in the greenhouse/coldframe and planted out in springtime. Spring sowings should be planted out after risk of frost has passed. 

Sow Outdoors: Can be sowed direct where they are to flower however will need protection from heavy rain and othere elements as seeds are so small and seedlings very delicate.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual/ Perennial
Expert Level:  Medium
Germination Time : 1-2 weeks
 
Site: Full SunSoil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Mositure: Well drained
Care: Cut & Come Again. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Pots 
Harvesting: Cut in the cracking bud stage and sear ends in boiling water
Days to Maturity: 100-120 Days
 
Vase Life: 5-7 Days
Height: 50cm
Plant Spacing: 15cm