Flowers: Summer

Height: 24 inches

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Extremely attractive dwarf selection, producing a mass of high quality double and semi double flowers in an rich colour mixture, featuring some unique sunset shades. A stunning addition for beds, borders or containers, providing colour throughout the summer. height 18 to 24 inches.

Sowing Instructions: Sow February to April at 20-25C (68-77F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Apply a fine sprinkling of vermiculite, 6mm (¼ inch) 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 (3 inch) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches) apart.

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