Flowers: Summer

Height: 36 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Experience Useful

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Giant semi-double cactus blooms up to 5in Bright and colourful.

Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 75-80F (25-27C). Sowing Depth: 1/16in (1.5mm). Sowing Time: March to May. Sow seeds individually in 3in (7.5cm) pots of free draining compost as they do not transplant well. It is important to keep the soil temperature uniformly warm and do not allow the compost to become over wet.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in full sun.

Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a well drained soil.