This symbolic flower grows in masse in the countryside, in large, dramatic displays. Recreate the effect in the garden by planting swathes of this annual with other daintier cottage-garden favourites. Papery, blood-red flowers surround a central black spot. Decorative seed heads follow. Will freely self-seed around your garden in bare soil.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 60cm
- Spread
- 20cm
Growing calendar
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Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
March-May, sow directly where it is to flower in a weed-free seedbed, in shallow drills 1cm deep. Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart when large enough to handle. Sow Aug-Oct for flowers the following year. Will not germinate if planted amongst grass.
Aftercare
Will self-seed and reappear each year if not dead headed and seed pods removed.
Gallery
Ref. SEP004