Flowers: Summer

Height: 24 inches

Position: Full Sun

Hardiness Rating: 7 8 9 10

Germination: Experience Useful

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Dense 2in clusters of purple fragrant flowers and dark green leaves. Lift tubers in autumn.

Sowing Instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite and exclude light. Sowing Time: February to March. After covering the seed with vermiculite give a very light spray using only half the water you would give to other seeds. Too much wet will result in poor germination.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun.

Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a rich, light, well drained soil.