Flowers: Summer

Height: 12 inches

Position: Sun or Partial Shade

Hardiness Rating: 3 4 5 6 7

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: Dwarf, sturdy and much neater and compact plants. Very good for exposed positions, beds and borders. Where space is limited containers, tubs, etc. Flowers spring. Height 25-30cm (10-12in).

Sowing Instructions: Sow in late spring/early summer outdoors in a well prepared seed bed. Sow the seeds very thinly 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Keep the soil damp until germination takes place.

Growing Instructions: Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle 15-23cm (6-9in) apart. When about 10-13cm (4-5in) tall, pinch out the growing point to make them more bushy. Transplant 30cm (12in) apart into the flowering site in the autumn for flowering the following year.

Aftercare Instructions: They will grow in most soils in sun or part shade.