This cottage garden essential grows up to 3 feet high. Though perennials in cool climates, they are best grown as annuals in warm areas. Use them as background plants in mixed borders or massed where height is needed.
Flowers appear in spring and early summer in warm zones and mid to late summer in cooler areas.
They are delightful cutflowers. Cut when the lowest flowers are fully open and the top buds are starting to show color. The plants prefer full sun but tolerate half a day of sun. Provide shelter from strong wind, otherwise they will require staking. Seeds can be started in pots or trays and transplanted at 12-15 inch intervals when large enough to handle.