An attractive blend of species, bringing together a wide choice of colourful fishing rods to add colour and interest to borders or by the waterside. Height: 50-60cm (20-24 inches).

Sow February to June or September to October. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. This seed is small so after sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 21-40 days. Keep at a temperature of between 15-29C (60-85F). When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.

Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart.

For the best results, plant in a sunny-semi shaded position in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Once established plants do not like to be disturbed