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Spring/summer bloom
Frost tender

BEST TO START DIRECTLY OUTDOORS

In early spring, after all danger of frost is past, plant in a well-prepared garden bed in full sun. Shake packet to mix, then open and pour seeds into a container. Mix with an equal amount of sand to help space the seeds in the garden. Scatter the seed and sand mixture thinly and evenly over finely worked soil, aiming to have the seeds about an inch or so apart. Cover lightly, about 1/4 inch deep, and gently firm the soil over the seeds – a rake is handy for this step. Water thoroughly and evenly with a very gentle mist. Keep the seed bed moist while awaiting germination and while flowers are actively growing for the most blossoms.

GROWING NOTES

These pretty and delicate flowers will bloom in succession throughout late spring and provide the fairies with lots of places to play and hide, while delighting you with their pretty colors and forms. Cut tiny bouquets for the fairies – the more you pick the more blossoms you will get.