Cottage garden favourite
HB
Height: 30-40in (60-70cm)
Sow Indoors: February-July thinly, in clean trays of firm pre watered compost, cover with ¼in (½cm) of vermiculite or sieved compost. Place in warmth 15-20°C (60-70°F) and keep moist at all times.
Prick Out: When large enough to handle, transplant 2in (5cm) apart to other trays or modules to establish.
Grow On: Harden off for 2-3 weeks before planting out 8in (20cm) apart when risk of frost has passed.
Sow Outdoors: April-May thinly, in a seed bed ½in (1cm) deep. Keep soil moist at all times.
Thin Out: 6in (15cm) apart. Transplant into final flowering position in autumn.
Flowers: June-September
Feed and dead-head to prolong flowering.
