Duchess Mix – this later flowering variety will give you a range of soft & bold colours, they are a superb choice for cutting. The flower heads are characterised by their incurved petals – chrysanthemum like in form. Flowering mid-August to September.
Grows to 60cm tall
Annual
Price for 50 seeds
SOW: during March to April in pots or modules of seed compost, cover with perlite or vermiculite. Seal in a plastic bag and keep at about 18°C. Germination takes 1-2 weeks
GROW: harden off and plant out. Space plants about 40-50cm apart. They like to be in full sun. These are sturdy stemmed: however in a very windy situation it would be wise to stake them.
ENJOY: fabulous cut flowers for an early autumn display
