Half-hardy Annual
T&M Original

• Flowers in : Late Spring to frost
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Borders, Containers, Patios, Tubs
• Height : 9 inches

Description

Intense blue flowers up to ¾in, produced in great profusion and in an endless procession from late spring to frosts. Its habit of producing a large number of base stems gives a neat, compact form of bedding. However, the stems are suitably springy and become pendulous in hanging baskets and other containers.

Sowing Instructions

Sow from January to early April in a good free draining compost. Surface sow and cover preferably with a thin layer of vermiculite or 1/16in of compost. Germination usually takes 18-21 days at 65-70F (18-20C). As soon as seedlings start to emerge, lower the temperature to 60F (15C). Germination can sometimes be slow and erratic, don't discard the container too early as a second flush of seedlings may appear later.

Aftercare

Prefers a well drained soil. When planting in hanging baskets or container take care not to overwater in early stages. They also make attractive pot plants for winter flowering under glass.