Perfectly formed tall spikes in a cheerful range of unusual bicolours including cherry rose, white, orange with yellow lips, carmine rose and white with red lips. Wonderful semi-bushy plants ideal for bedding and borders, floriferous over a long period.

Sow January to March. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Place 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. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.

Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooming.