Masses of tightly quilled 1½in button flowers on compact plants. A bright mixture of red, rose and white. Superb for small beds, edging, windowboxes etc. Growing well in shade they are good for planting under trees or as an edging to patio borders etc. Flowers spring. Height 10-15cm (4-6in).

Sow in late spring/early summer outdoors in a sheltered, shady site in a well prepared seed bed about 6mm (¼in) deep. Germination 14-21 days.

Thin seedlings out to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart when they are large enough to handle and finally transplant to flowering site in autumn 23cm (9in) apart in sun or part shade for flowering the following spring.

Mix half a cupful of daisy flowers with other salad ingredients and use a few as a garnish. Add a few petals to soups, stews etc.