Flowers: Summer

Height: 15 inches

Position: Full Sun

Hardiness Rating: 4 5 6 7 8

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Dwarf, compact plants, covered by masses of glistening snow white flowers. Excellent garden performance, flowering over a long period all summer. Ideal for borders or containers.

Sowing Instructions: Sow February to June or September to October in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 7-21 days. Can also be sown outdoors once the soil has warmed, 3mm (1/8 inch)deep in drills 30cm (12 inches)apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 45cm (18 inches)apart.

Growing Instructions: When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch)pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 45cm (18 inches)apart.

Aftercare Instructions: For best results, provide a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun.

Caution: Harmful if eaten