Donations YTD: Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) $17.74 | National Breast Cancer Foundation: $21.70 | Starlight Children's Foundation $36.86 | The Smith Family $20.63
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
How To Grow |
Sow 5mm (¼in) deep. Cover with a fine layer of compost and firm gently. Keep moist. Seedlings appear in 10-14 days. Transplant seedlings to final position when large enough to handle or 15cm (6in) tall. Choose a warm sunny sheltered spot outside. Space the plants 50cm (20in) apart into well-drained soil. Keep weed free and moist. Prepare the planting site well with compost and pre-planting fertiliser. To ensure healthy crops apply a liquid feed every 2-3 weeks once flowers form. In windy areas, support the branches with stakes or canes. |
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When To Plant | Early Spring through Summer. All year in sub-tropical areas. |
Harvest | 10-12 weeks |
When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
Soil Type | well drained, sunny position |