Flowers: Summer

Height: 9 inches

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Very easy to grow, low compact plant that comes into flower quickly from seed. The colours radiate through lilac, silver, pink , maroon, carmine and white and after flowering leave behind exquisite seed heads- just right for everlasting flower arrangements.

Sowing Instructions: Sow in spring outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.

Seed can also be sown outdoors in early autumn for overwintering and earlier flowering.

Growing Instructions: When large enough to handle thin out to 15cm (6in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site and well drained soil, but will grow in most sites and soils.