A robust, long-lived border plant with superb flowering performance and excellent weather resistance. This very attractive mixture offers shades of pink and red as well as glistening white. Excellent for borders or makes a high quality cut flower. Prefers a light, well-drained soil in full sun. Height 45-60cm (18-24in).

Sow February to June or September to October. Sow seed on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place at a temperature of 18-29C (65-85F) in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

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, 45cm (18in) apart.