Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. For continual bloom, sow every 2 to 4 weeks after initial sowing until midsummer. Also sow in early fall for very early spring bloom.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended; seedlings are sensitive to transplant disturbance.

Days to Emerge: 10 – 15 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 8"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning when fully open. For dried pods, let seed pods form, then clip and hang upside down in a warm, dry location out of bright light, for about 2 weeks.

Special Care: Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom period and prevent re-seeding unless you want the attractive seed pods for arrangements.