About
A strong, compact, mound-forming, bushy annual plant with lance-shaped leaves. It produces a multitude of deep rose-coloured semi-double and double flowers during the summer that grow into dense balls. Ideal for cut flowers.
About the genus
A genus of mound-forming, annual flowering plants, native to Europe but not the British Isles. The dark green, wiry foliage is linear-shaped and small, pink or sometimes white flowers appear from summer until autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming, Bushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun, in deep, light, alkaline soil. Plant out when danger of frost has passed
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. Successful germination requires warm temperatures, e.g. 20°C
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free