Excellent in borders or for cutting, these satiny delicate flowers bloom in a wide range of single and bicolour shades including yellow, orange, pink, carmine and salmon. Short lived perennial flower seeds, usually grown as an annual.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow 5mm (quarter inch) deep in seed trays or punnets using seed raising mix.
Thinning: Thin (prick out) to 3.5cm (1.5in) apart in other trays or punnets.
Transplanting: Transplant when sturdy enough, spacing 20-30cm (8-12in) apart, disturbing the roots as little as possible.
Growing notes: Keep moist.

Growing Needs

Water: Keep moist

Plant Characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Uses: Excellent in borders or for cutting, these satiny delicate flowers bloom in a wide range of single and bicolour shades including yellow, orange, pink, carmine and salmon