A perfect flower for edges, rockery and pots, very showy for its flowering. It is a good groundcover and hardy plant.
Annual plant of 30cm with simple, big flowers. Mixed colors from cream, orange, yellow and pink. The flowers close during the night and if it is not sunny. The leaves are thin and green.
It prefers well-drained, dry and sandy soils. Leaves and wilted flowers should be removed for a constant flowering. Excessive watering could rot the roots.
Direct sowing in spring. Temperatures 18ºC night/25ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Mixed |
| Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Coastal garden, Creeper, Edging, Gardening, Groundcover, Low maintenance garden, Rock garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 333 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Loam, Potting mix |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, 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 !