Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors 0.5cm (1/4") deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 10-15oC (50-60oF) is ideal. Keep moist. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2") apart to other tray when large enough to handle. (Always handle by a leaf, never by the stem.) Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 15cm (6") apart, when frosts are over.
Sowing Guide - Outdoors: Sow outdoors where they are to flower, 0.5cm (1/4") deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28days. Thin seedlings to 15cm (6") apart. Water well until plants are established and keep weed free.
Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
Position: Full sun
Hints & Tips: When the first flowers fade, trim back the plants to encourage further flushes of colour.
