Check Here Before Buying – Pot Size Matters...Not all websites offer the same. Plants in a 2-litre pot have twice the root system of a P9 or 1 litre pot.
Bright scarlet flowers borne in abundance.
Makes a dramatic statement in patio pots.
Neat and compact.
Sowing Time
January - March
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 20-25 degree Celsius (70-75 Fahrenheit), and keep moist. Lower temperatures inhibit germination.
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant individually to 8cm (3in) pots. As young plants develop, grow on at between 10-15 degree Celsius (50-60 Fahrenheit)
Hardening Off/Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Allow 20cm (8in) between plants.
Flowering Time
June - October
