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. 80-100cm. Mixed colours from white, pink to red. Green leaves. The seeds are long and narrow.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 18ºC/20ºC.
Sandy, neutral and well-drained soils.
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| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Birds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental |
| Flower colour | Mixed |
| Foliage color | Pink, Red, White |
| Germination (in days) | 8-14 |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Clump, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edging, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Medicinal, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 160 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |