HARDINESS ZONE: 4-9

SUN/SHADE: Sun or part shade

SOIL TYPE: Damp

IDEAL FOR: Border, cut flower, dried flower

SOWING TIME: February to July.

SOWING DEPTH: 1/16 inch (1.5mm)

SOWING: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C). Germination can be slow. After sowing, seal container in a polythene bag and leave at 60-65F (15-18C) for 2 weeks, then place in a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks. After this return to the recommended germination temperature. If germination does not occur in 6-10 weeks return to the fridge for a further 3-6 weeks. Examine regularly whilst in the fridge and remove immediately the seeds show signs of germinating.

AFTERCARE: Prefers a moist, well drained soil in full sun.