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.
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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 |