A highly distinctive form of this popular and easy to grow ”cottage garden” annual. Ideal as a quick, direct sow filler in borders and lovely as a cut flower. For outdoor sowing
When March to June and August to October.
Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position.
How Sow thinly in rows 25cm apart. Cover lightly with 0.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-21 days. Make 2-3 sowings for a longer flowering season.
Care When large enough thin to 23cm apart. Keep moist and weed free. Remove dead flower heads to prolong flowering.
Flowers May to October. Late sowings flower the following year. Remove dead flower heads to prolong flowering.