Flowers: Summer

Height: 30 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: A fiery mix of such striking colour, yet with the innocent flower faces of Bishops Children. Mid-height, and blends extremely well into borders. However, be warned that a colour eruption may occur! Spectacular in bedding and containers, and as a cut flower. Height 30 inches. Planting distance 12-18 inches.

Sowing Instructions: Sow February to April. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, 6mm (žin) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler, well lit conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a moist, well drained soil in full sun.