Description

Each attractive, large, candy pink bloom has a distinct paler pink, 5 pointed cross shooting out from the centre of its white throat. Vigorous plants flower all summer, climbing up trellis, fences or obelisks in containers. Prefers a sunny, sheltered, warm site. Height 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft).

Sorry, due to state restrictions, this item cannot be sent to Arizona, Puerto Rico or Michigan.

Sowing Instructions

Soak seeds overnight in tepid water before sowing. Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a layer of compost or vermiculite, 6mm deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag at a temperature of at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart. For pot plants, plant into loam-based soil in 20cm (8in) pots. Grow on with plenty of light, but shade from direct sun.

Aftercare Instructions

Remove spent flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.