A gorgeously bushy garden bouquet filler with masses of stems which are great for cutting and will last through the summer in the border. Although strictly a biennial, it performs much better as an annual for garden bedding or floral displays.
 
When to Sow: Mar- May

HOW TO SOW:
Sow direct - Sow where they are to flower.  Sow thinly 3mm deep and keep well watered until plants are established.  When large enough to handle thin out seedlings.

Indoors  - sow into moist seed compost. Ideal temp. 16- 18°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant out.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
Germination Time : 3 Weeks
 
Site: Full Sun Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Mositure: Well drained
Care: Deadhead if you do not want it to self seed
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Dried
Harvesting: Cut when  flowers are 70 % open
Days to Maturity:  75 - 85 Days
 
Vase Life: 7-10 Days
Height: 45cm
Plant Spacing:  20cm