A white flowering hardy annual cottage garden seed mix. Position: full sun Soil: any well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast growing Hardiness: hardy annual A classic cottage garden annual that is as splendid in seed as it is in flower, making it a real floral arranger's dream. White, single, horizontally-held flowers with deep purple stamens and stigma rise tall above finely divided foliage. As the blooms fade, pale green seed pods dry and develop, maturing to a dark purple. Lovely at all stages of flowering and seeding, try 'African Bride' in a sunny spot for fabulous filler foliage for the cut flower vase. Growing instructions: Best sown in situ, 5mm deep. Prepare the seedbed by incorporating some composted organic matter, remove any stones and rake to a fine tilth. Sow in autumn if you want early flowers the following summer, or in mid spring for a later crop. Thin them out when they are large enough to handle allowing 30cm between each. Deadheading regularly will help prolong the flowering period into autumn. Support the plants with twiggy branches in exposed gardens. Sow: September to October or March to May Flowering: June to September
