Ideal flower to brighten up gardens, balconies and terraces in pots, flowerbeds or as cutflower for decoration.
Annual. 35cm. Globe-like flowers in spring and summer. Mixed colours, spear-shaped and hairy leaves. Nectar plant.
It needs moderate watering to prevent the rotting of its roots. This flower tolerates transplant at the end of winter.
Likes well-drained and neutral soils.
Sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
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Average germination (%) | 50 |
Climate Zone | Temperate areas |
Flower colour | Mixed |
Germination (in days) | 10 |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Cottage garden, Creeper, Decorative, Dried flower, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Urban garden |
Seeds per gram | 500 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained |
Soil - Type | Loam |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Regular |