Elegant, large daisy-like blooms with prominent, conical centres.
Features: Large blooms on tall stems, also good for cutting.
Sowing Guide - Indoors: Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant individually when large enough to handle to 8cm (3") pots. (Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem.) Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out 40cm (16") apart.
Sowing Guide - Outdoors: Sow outdoors in a seed bed, into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Keep moist and weed free. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2") apart before planting out to flowering position in autumn.
Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
Position: Full sun
Hints & Tips: Mature plants may be divided in spring or autumn while they are dormant to increase your stock of this beautiful perennial. Tolerates dry conditions.
