Elegant upright flower heads provide a lovely contrasting shape in borders and cut flower displays. Tolerant of sandy soils and exposed locations. For indoor sowing
When February to April.
Where In trays of seed compost
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at 20-25C. Seedlings appear 14-25 days.
Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Grow on at approx. 15C. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 25cm apart in flowering position.
Flowers June to October. To dry; cut before fully open, hang upside down in an airy room.