Pretty annual, very easy growing flowers reaching 50cm (19in) tall. Sets tiny, 1-5cm (0.6in) wide pinkish and purplish, highly fragrant blossoms. The specialty of these flowers are that they open up during cloudy days, early mornings, evenings and nights. Adds brilliant touch to every flower garden, looks showy in balconies, containers and pots.
Growing: Not suitable for tropical climate.
Planting season: Spring (Apr-Jun), early autumn (up to Oct), direct seeding.
Soil: well drained, fertile, preferably rich in organic matter soil.
Sowing depth: 0.4in (1cm) deep.
Spacing: 12in (30cm) apart.
Light: full sun/partial shade.
Watering: regular to keep the soil moist but not wet.
Fertilizing: Optional.
Optimum soil temp for seeds germination is 70F (+21).
