About
A colourful annual, reaching 20-60cm, with compact form. It bears masses of blooms. 'Oculata' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
A small genus of flowering annuals native to the Mediterranean with green, lance-shaped leaves and long, thin, arched stems of pink, red, blue, purple or white flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould