A hardy annual well suited to fronts of borders, rockeries, and as wall edgings. Subject to variety it will grow to a height of between 200mm-400mm (8"-15") high. Week 14; Sow in pots or trays of seed compost and germinate at 16°C (60°F)

Germination should take about a week.

Week 16; Prick out seedlings into boxes of potting compost and harden off in a cold frame before planting out.

Week 21; When all fear of frost has passed, plant out in a sunny position 150mm (6") apart in ordinary, well-drained garden soil.

Dead-head regularly to extend the flowering period.