Flowers: Summer

Height: 15 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Very double, compact free-flowering with maroon to bronzy-green foliage. A particularly good combination with marigolds.

Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Sowing Depth: 1/16in (1.5mm) Sowing Time: February-March. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots when large enough to handle, taking care NOT to damage the roots. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun. Prefers a moist, well drained soil.