Flowers are a lovely rich milk-chocolate hue, almost black on cloudy days.
Sowing Time: March to April. Sow thinly, 3mm (1/8in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well-cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Water ground regularly, especially in dry periods.
Can also be sown August to September for ea
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.
Flowering Period: Summer
Cropping: Plant Type: Hardy Annual
100 seeds
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