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A hardy herbaceous perennials with antirrhinum like flowers.
Depending upon variety it can grow to 1200mm (4ft) high
The 150mm (6”) long flower spikes are produced in July and August.
Week 12; Sow seed in pots/trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 18°-24°C(65°-75°F)
Germination should take around 8-10 days.
Week 14; If ground conditions allow; divide established plants and plant the divisions immediately.
Apply 50-75 mm (2”- 3”) mulch.
Take basal cuttings if available, and root them at a temperature of 10°- 12°C (50°- 54°F).
Once rooted grow them on in a cold frame until planting out time.
Week 15; Prick out seedlings if large enough to handle into individual 70mm (3") pots of potting compost.
Grow on in coldframe until planting out time.
Week 17; Plant out 600mm (24”) apart in a sunny or semi-shaded area if ground conditions allow.
Week 45; Cut down plants to ground level.
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