One of the most beautuiful flowers for the garden in shades of sobet ice cream .... apricot, pale coffe, yellows, violets and pinks. Gorgeous in bouquets and for the garden en masse, but beware of the Mullen moth catterpillar! When to Sow: Sep/Oct & Feb/Mar
HOW TO SOW:
Sow under glass - Surface sow into pots of moist well-drained compost. Just cover with a sprinkle of vermiculite or compost and keep moist until germination occurs. Ideal temp 15-18°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots. - Classification: Hardy Perennial
- Expert Level: Medium
- Germination Time : 2-4 weeks
- Site: Full Sun Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Moist/Well drained
- Care: Remove central stalk after flowering to promote repeat flowering. Will do well in poor soil, too much fertilizer will be to the detriment of flowers. Short lived perennial, will need replacing every few years
- Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders
- Harvesting: Cut when only the bottom few flowers are open.
- Days to Maturity: N/A
- Vase Life: 3-5 Days
- Height: 90cm
- Plant Spacing: 20cm
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