Eine kraftvolle Pflanze, die in Beeten, Töpfen oder Wintergärten gedeiht, und aufgrund ihrer wunderschönen, gezackten Doppelblüten in dunkelroten und lilafarbigen Tönen gefällt. Sie blüht früher als die meisten anderen Pflanzen ihrer Art, und im Freiland können Sie ihre Blüten bis Frostbeginn bewundern. Blütezeit: Hochsommer-Herbst. Höhe: 1-1,5 m.

Sow February to March. Soak seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Place seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at a temperature of between 15-20ºC (59-68ºF). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 21-60 days.

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Plant out once plants are well grown, 1.2m (4ft) apart. For best results, provide a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Do not feed plants, but water well.

Remove seedpods regularly to encourage further blooms. Plants can be overwintered in frost-free conditions. Cut back to the base and keep plants barely moist until spring.

Toxic if eaten