These purple streaked ruffled flowers are beautiful an intriguing and make for a wonderful cut flower. They have a light scent and flower later in summer as they require at least 12 hours of sunshine. They can be spring or autumn sown, the later giving much stronger vigorous plants.
Type : Annual Position : Sun Height : 180cm Quantity per packet : 15
Growing Sowing method : Direct sow or start indoors 4 weeks before last frost and transplant. Require darkness to germinate so cover seeds well.
When to plant : October - November or autumn sow in March Spacing : 15cm Depth : 3cm Germination : 14-22 days Days to maturity : 90
Harvesting Flowers : January - March When to pick : When partially open. Vase life : 4-5 days