Ornamental flower for rockery, flowerbeds, walls and pots. Medicinal properties. The flowers spread a pleasant scent and it is also a food colouring. It is diuretic, purgative and it is used to cure injuries. Pot plant.
Annual growing up to 50-60 cm with numerous white, red, yellow or pink funnel-shaped flowers opening at nightfall and closing at dawn. Heart-shaped leaves and bright-red or orangey berries.
Prefers fertile, light, sandy and well drained soils.
Direct sowing in spring. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Not available | Available from: 02-2026
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| Flowering |
| Average germination (%) | 60 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Mixed |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Germination (in days) | 8-10 |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Cosmetic, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Groundcover, Medicinal |
| Seeds per gram | 10 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Light, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |