Commonly used for hanging baskets, border planting or pot planting and often found in cottage gardens, it generally prefers cooler climates and does not like drought, wind, or heat.   There are both annual and perennial varieties attracting bees and butterflies to your garden.

Plant in well-drained composted soil in full sun with peat moss or another acidic material as they prefer more acidic conditions. Sprinkle on surface of soil and cover lightly. No need to bury or over water.  Dead head to produce more flowers, grow in clumps 15 to 30cm apart

Plant Height 20 - 30cm (¾" - 1⅛")
Season of Interest Spring / Summer / Autumn
Temperature Range 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F)
Annual / Perennial / Biennial Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender Tender
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings Raise Seedlings
Soil Type Well Drained,Fertile Soil with organic matter
Soil pH 6 - 7
Soil Temperature 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F)
Seed Preparation No special preparation required
Sowing Depth 3mm (⅛")
Plant Spacing 15 - 20cm (⅝" - ¾")
Row Spacing 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6")
Watering Regular watering, do not let the soil dry out
Germination Time (Days) 7 - 14
Harvest Time (Days) grown for its ornamental value and is not typically harvested.
Good Companion Plants Sedum, Echinacea, Salvia, Coreopsis, Russian Sage
Bad Companion Plants Brassicas, Nightshades, Alliums
Pests Aphids, spider mites
Diseases Powdery mildew, Grey mould, Root rot
Not shipped to Tasmania true
Seeds per pack 180
Min temperature (C) 15
Max temperature (C) 25

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