New 2008

Perfect for chocoholics everywhere! Dwarf plants with an airy habit produce vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers with striking red stripes on the undersides, and chocolate coloured, and scented stamens. Plants bloom during the evenings and show off their flowers each morning, then drop their petals as the temperature rises.

Best planted in small groups to achieve the most intense chocolate fragrance.

Height: 30-45cm (12-18in).

Sow February to April. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover seed with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 15-21C (60-70F) After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 30-90 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.

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

Grows in any soil provided in full sun. Plants are drought tolerant.