Indoors: In trays of seed compost. Sow thinly, cover lightly with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover tray with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20 degree celsius. Seedlings appear 14-21 days. Remove cover when seedlings appear. Grow on at approx. 13-15 degree celsius. When large enough transplant 5cm apart. Stand outside for a few days late May (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed free.

Outdoors: In a prepared seed bed in flowering position. Sow thinly in rows 20cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. When large enough think to 15cm apart. Keep moist and weed free.

Remove dead heads to prolong flowering.

Grow some plants in pots then plant out to fill gaps in the border.

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