A beautiful and easy annual producing lots of large stylish semi-double Azalea shaped blooms with waved, frilled petals. Flowers summer. Height 15in.

Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 6mm (¼in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.

When large enough to handle thin out to 15-23cm (6-9in) apart.

They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.