This pot or bedding perennial should be grown as an annual in all but the mildest areas.

The 70mm (3") diameter daisy-shaped flowers appear from July till the first frosts.

They grow to around 250mm (10") tall, and need well-drained soil and full sun to be at their best, they tend to close when the sun goes down.

Week 7; Sow the seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature 18°-21°C (64°-70°F)

They should take three to five days to germinate.

Grow on at 14°-16°C (57°-61°F)

Week 9; Prick out the seedlings if large enough to handle into 75mm (3") pots of potting compost.

Grow on at a minimum temperature of 8°C (45°F) till planting out time.

Week 13; Gradually harden the plants off.

Week 22; Plant out 300mm (12") apart.

Week 43; In cold areas it may be worth while lifting plants and potting them up to store in a frost free area.