Height: 6 feet

Hardiness Rating: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: A wealth of species including, subject to harvest: commutatis, gmelinii and ruthenicus.

Sowing Instructions: Sow from late winter to spring in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost and gently firm down compost and seal inside a polythene bag after sowing. Germination usually takes 21-60 days at 20-30°C (70-85F).

Growing Instructions: When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out, after all risk of frost, 60cm (24in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.