One of the most foolproof and versatile of all summer flowering annuals. They produce an abundance of colourful blooms all held proudly above a blanket of foliage. Useful for bedding and border work of any description and in particular for carpeting dry, sunny banks, as they will thrive in soils where few other plants will even live. Flowers summer to frosts.

Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can used like capers delicious combined with cream cheese or butter in canaps.

HeightUp To 30cm (11.8in)

SpreadUp To 35cm (13.8in)

Hardiness & Longevity:Half-Hardy Annual

Ideal For:Patio, Kitchen Garden, Cottage Gardens, Exotic Garden

Position In:Full Sun

Sowing Months:Marchto May

Flowering Months:June to September