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One of the most foolproof and versatile annual
An abundance of colourful blooms
Description
One of the most foolproof and versatile of all summer flowering annuals. They produce an abundance of colourful blooms all held proudly above a blanket of foliage. Useful for bedding and border work of any description and in particular for carpeting dry, sunny banks, as they will thrive in soils where few other plants will even live. Flowers summer to frosts.
Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can used like capers - delicious combined with cream cheese or butter in canapes. For more details about edible flower
Sowing
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 20mm ( 3/4in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
For Earlier Flowering: Sow seed, 1cm (1/2") deep, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot, in free draining, damp, seed compost. Place at 20-29C (68-86F) until after germination.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost. They flower most freely in poor dryish soils and full sun.
Delivery
We are currently only able to deliver to the UK Mainland, please see below to ensure that you fall into this category.
Our delivery charges are based on the weight of the items ordered. For smaller parcels we charge £3.99. For larger or bulky items we charge £8.99 per consignment.
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Including Scottish Highlands (AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50), Scottish Islands (HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3), Northern Ireland (BT), Channel Islands (GY & JE), Isle of Man (IM), Scilly Isles (TR21-25)
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UK Mainland
Excluding Scottish Highlands (AB36-38, AB55-56, FK17-21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-40, PH19-26, PH30-41, PH49-50), Scottish Islands (HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3), Northern Ireland (BT), Channel Islands (GY & JE), Isle of Man (IM), Scilly Isles (TR21-25)
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Returns
You can return an item to us for either exchange or refund within 21 days of receiving it, providing that the product is unused, and in the condition that it arrived in, including any packaging. The only exceptions to this are items that have been made to order, customised to order, perishable goods or audio or visual recordings or computer software if the item has been unsealed.