Easy, colorful annual perfect for garden beds & bouquets
Best Time to Sow
Indoors: 4–6 weeks before last frost
Outdoors: After danger of frost has passed & soil has warmed
Optimum Temperature to Germinate Seeds
18–22 °C (64–72 °F)
Germination Time: 7 to 28 days
How to Sow
- Sow thinly on well-draining soil
- Cover lightly (1–2 mm soil) — needs some light to germinate
- Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Post-Germination Care
- Once seedlings appear, provide bright light or grow under lights
- Harden off before transplanting outdoors
- Space 20–30 cm (8–12 in) apart
Growing Tips
Full sun preferred
Flowers from early summer to fall
Water moderately — avoid overwatering
Deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering
Attracts bees & butterflies
Enjoy a vibrant mix of red, yellow & white blooms — perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens & cut flower arrangements!