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Half hardy annual. Good cut flower. Blooms mid sumer until frost. Plant immediately after last frost but well before summer heat kicks in. Do not cover seeds but keep dark until germination. Don't overwater or over fertilize. Requires full sun. height - 1.25 to 2.5 ft, width .75 ft.soil - rich, nuetral, moist, well drained. zones 1 to 11.
germination in 15 to 30 days at 70 to 75 F. may be irregular. Needs darkness for germination, but do not cover seeds with soil - just press into top of soil.
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Feb 2, 2001
seeds sown - placed under grow lights with paper cover to provide darkness needed for germination.