Wonderful for summer bedding or if sown in summer will flower through the winter in mild spells. Compact and in a very wide range of blotched and clear colours and good flower size. Flowers winter or summer, Height 6-9in.

For winter flowers sow in mid summer 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in good seed compost excluding light as darkness is beneficial. Germination usually takes 14-21 days at 19-24C (65-75F). Keep the soil just moist and avoid high temperatures which will prevent germination. For summer flowers sow late winter/spring or late summer.

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow cool and plant out in the autumn 23-30cm (9-12in) apart in most soils, sun or part shade.

The 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.