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Brings a touch of nostalgia to your garden.
Long flower spikes are produced in many shades.
Well suited to close plantings.
Sowing Time
February - July
Sowing Indoors
Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost, Sow seeds thinly over the surface, and lightly cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth 10-15 degree Celsius (50-60 Fahrenheit), and keep moist.
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost. Alternatively, transplant individually to 8cm (3in) pots.
Hardening Off/Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out from April onwards. Allow 45cm (18in) between plants.
Flowering Time
May - July.
Early sowings will flower the same year.
Warning
Harmful if eaten.