Create a masterpiece with this fine mixture of the most delicate shades which has been an unqualified success wherever T&M have shown it. The colours work together in a way that brings raptuous comments wherever it is seen and it has performed well under adverse weather conditions both for colour, winter/ spring and summer flowering, for colour harmony and usefulness whether in containers, hanging baskets or bedding. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in).

Sow in a peat based seed compost in late winter and early spring, early summer or autumn in trays or boxes indoors, or in a coldframe, at about 15-18C (60-65F). Too high a temperature or drying out can prevent germination.

Sow thinly into moist compost and just cover the seed. Prick out into pots or boxes. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 23-30cm (9-12in) apart in most soils, sun or part shade.

Summer sowings should be moved to a coldframe and planted out in early spring.

The petals make a colourful addition to green salads and can be candied to top desserts etc.