Elegant flower to be cultivated as edges, to shape flowerbeds or for bunches. The flowers attract birds and butterflies, including the famous Monarch butterfly. Good cut flowers.
Annual. Dwarf form. 60cm tall. Pink flowers. Green leaves. The seeds are long and narrow.
Sandy, neutral and well-drained soils.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 18ºC/20ºC.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Birds, Butterflies |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental |
Flower colour | Pink |
Germination (in days) | 8-14 |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edging, Flowerbeds, Medicinal, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 160 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |