Star-shaped, silvery mauve and blue flower clusters, with white star centres, growing up to 45cm high. Long-flowering cottage garden favourite, with a compact, bushy habit perfect for mixed border planting or containers. Open pollinated, half-hardy annual, best grown in clumps. Sow in seed punnets in Spring 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors when first true leaves appear, being careful not to disturb roots. Avoid overhead watering. Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, rich, well-drained soil. Sowing depth: 3mm. Requires darkness to germinate.
