Easy-to-grow favorite. Early blooming, vigorous, strong-stemmed. Developed especially for cutting. Produces under short days. Suitable for greenhouse culture during winter. Strong stems can withstand considerable handling. Prefers sun and sandy soil. Ht. 40″. Single flowers, 3-4″ across, mixed colors, perennial. Half Hardy Annual. Ideal for exposed gardens, borders or cut flowers. Easy to grow. Days to Germination 5 – 14, Grows Best in Full Sun. Sow the seed in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse (4-6 weeks before the planting out date) at approximately 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit using a good quality, moist compost. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch sieved compost. Transplant seedlings into trays and grow on. Harden plants gradually before planting out 15 inches apart in an open, sunny location. Alternatively, sow direct into garden soil for late summer flowering. 30 seed