Dwarf, bushy and well branched, it is covered in flowers from mid-July to September. The flowers are large (4in.) and glowing pink. Weather resistant and does not need staking.

Sow indoors in late winter/early spring, outdoors in mid spring, setting the seed very shallowly in good seed compost or fine, well raked soil. Germination takes 15-20 days at 21C (70F).

Transplant when large enough to handle or thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart each way. They prefer ordinary, but not rich soil in sun with a little shelter.