Flowers: Summer

Height: 6 feet

Position: Sun or Partial Shade

Hardiness Rating: 5 6 7 8

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Improved form of the sub-species: the overall effect is enhanced by larger and wavy blooms. Exquisite royal purple-veined, glossy magenta flowers.

Sowing Instructions: Sow February to March in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost, 1/8 Inch (3 mm) deep in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Germination usually takes 14-30 days.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions before planting out 90cm (3ft) apart in full sun in ordinary garden soil.