Easy to grow, stunning flowers in shades of red to bronze on tall, stately stems. Superb at the back of borders, as an annual screen and as cut flowers. For outdoor sowing
When March to May.
Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position.
How Sow 2 seeds together with 45cm between pairs. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-21 days.
Care Remove weaker seedlings leaving one per position. Seedlings removed can be transplanted 45cm apart.
Flowers June to September.
For indoor sowing
When March to May.
Where In individual pots of seed compost.
How Sow singly, cover with 1.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist.
Care Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 45cm apart in flowering position.
Flowers June to September. If pests are a problem, start indoors.