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Brilliantly coloured summer flowers that should be closely planted for a mass display. They do best on rich, fertile soil and with regular applications of liquid fertiliser. Avoid overhead watering of flowers. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Timing:
Plant in spring to summer to flower in spring and summer. Will flower 6-8 weeks after planting.
Positioning:
Full sun.
Height:
Dwarf bedding varieties are 20-35cm
Planting Distance:
15-30cm depending on size.
Colour:
Vibrant pinks, reds, violets and white.
Use:
Best in massed displays.
