Flowers: Summer

Height: 12 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: A formula blend of some of the most spectacular colours such as rich burgundy, scarlet red, pinky mauve and bicolours. The Kaleidoscope mix is long lasting and features tall flowers spikes above rich foliage for great summer displays. Striking colour range for beds, borders and containers.

Sowing Instructions: Sow February to April. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 21-24 days.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cool, well lit conditions, giving an occasional nitrogen feed to keep the leaves green. Plant out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.

Aftercare Instructions: Prefers any well drained soil in full sun.