An easy to grow and hardy annual, flowering the same year, it also dries to produce large brown seed pods, surrounded by delicate rods and bracts - superb for winter decoration. It's very useful and long lasting cut flowers are great for fascinating cut flower arrangements. Prefers a sunny position.
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Growth Height — 45cm |
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Flowering Period — Summer, Autumn |
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Light Requirements — Full sun |
Planting Advice | Sow in flowering position 25cm apart. Site in a sunny position protected from strong winds. Feed with a liquid fertiliser when buds appear. Remove dead flowers to prolong flowering, or pick complete stems and dry for fascinating indoor arrangements. |
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Pruning Advice | Remove dead flower heads to prolong flowering. |