Sélection d'une plante sud-africaine qui produit plusieurs tiges portant de nombreuses fleurs de 2,5-3,5cm. Les fleurs changent de couleur naturellement, passant d'un bleu-lilacé à un bleu pâle. Le port ouvert et étalé en fait une excellente plante pour des potées et suspensions.

For earliest flowers sow in September/October and over winter under glass, alternatively sow in January or early February, the earlier the better. Sow on the surface of a 3in pot of good free draining seed compost and cover with a very light sprinkling of Vermiculite. Seal in a polythene bag and don't exclude light. Germination takes 10-28 days at 18-20C (65-70F). Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow cool and well lit. Keep September/October sowings at 10-13C (50-55F) in good light and ventilation. Water carefully so they don't sit in cold wet soil. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart in a sheltered spot in light, well drained soil and full sun. For window boxes, baskets, containers, etc, allow 15cm (6in) between plants. Plants will over winter in a frost free greenhouse, conservatory etc, if lifted in autumn.

Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow cool and well lit. Keep September/October sowings at 10-13C (50-55F) in good light and ventilation. Water carefully so they don't sit in cold wet soil. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost 30cm (12in) apart in a sheltered spot in light, well drained soil and full sun. For window boxes, baskets, containers, etc, allow 15cm (6in) between plants.

Plants will over winter in a frost free greenhouse, conservatory etc, if lifted in autumn.