Le plus splendide des collections d'annuelles bleues parmi les plus faciles à réussir. Tout l'été vous aurez des fleurs dans des tons de bleu aussi riches que variés, du bleu ciel le plus pâle au bleu nuit le plus profond. Un vrai bonheur pour votre jardin et pour vos fleurs coupées.

Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Fork the ground over, firm it across and then rake until it has a fine lump free surface. Scatter the seeds very sparingly and lightly rake them in. Alternatively, for easier management, sow 3mm (1/8in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes approximately 14 days.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle thin out to 20-30cm (9-12in) apart. The thinnings can be very carefully lifted with a trowel and transplanted elswhere.

They prefer a sunny open site in ordinary well drained garden soil. Keep weed free and provide a little support of twiggy sticks.