Attractive rosy pink flowers, cover mounds of fragrant silver green foliage. Rosea is so fragrant, it is used as one of the main ingredients of Eau de Cologne. Excellent planted in borders or containers. Height: 38-60cm (15-24in).

Pre-chill 4-6 weeks. Sowing Time: February to June or September to October. Sow into pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover seed with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 1-5 months.

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart. For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun.