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A hardy annual that can grow to around 300mm (12") high with a spread of 200mm (8").
The flowers come in many colours as shown here, and appear in early July.
Week 14; Sow the seeds in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at 18°-21°C (64°-70°F)
Germination should take about four to five days.
Week 16-18; If large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into cell-trays or boxes of potting compost and grow on at same temperature for a week to ten days.
Week 18; Place in coldframe to harden off till planting out time.
Week 21; Plant out when all fear of frost has passed
They are best suited to a light sunny site with moist soil excessively rich soils can encourage foliage at the expense of flowers.
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