Lavender blue. One of the best for uniformity, earliness and all round performance.

Bushy, compact, uniform plants excellent for bedding and edging. Remove spent blooms.

Height: 15-20cm (6-8in)

Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite. Do not exclude light. Sowing Time: February to March. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun.

Prefers a moist, well drained soil.