Ornamental flower for bunches, rockery and pots. Medicinal properties.
Annual. 30cm. Single to semi-double flowers, mix colours in summer. They close at night or if it is not a sunny day.
Direct sowing in spring or autumn. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zone | Temperate maritime, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | Orange |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Culinary, Edges, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 500 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !