A superb selection bearing robust spikes in a range of bright shades. Sow early spring for first year flowering. Traditional cottage garden favourite. Ornamental foliage and stems of closely packed small flowers in early summer. Handsome border plants. HP - Hardy perennial. Height 50cm (20"). (Seeds/plants harmful if eaten.)

Growing Information

Sow March-June under glass or outdoors for flowers May-July the following year.

Sowing Information

Sow thinly in pots or trays in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse in quality, finely sieved, moist compost at approx. 15°C (60°F), 6.5mm (1?4") deep. Germination 15-60 days. Transplant resulting seedlings spacing them out 5cm (2") apart in trays and grow on. Plant out 45cm (18") apart. Alternatively, sow thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed free soil, 6.5mm (1?4") deep. Thin seedlings by degrees to a final spacing of 45cm (18"). Soaking seed overnight in water may improve germination.