Johnsons Clary Bouquet Mix Seeds, Versatile and striking 'cottage garden' favourite. Semi-circular rows create a more natural effect.

For outdoor sowing When March to May. Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position. How Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover with 0.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-28 days. Make 2-3 sowings for a longer flowering season. Care When large enough thin to 25cm apart. Keep moist and weed free. Flowers June to October. For indoor sowing When March to April. Where In trays of seed compost. How Sow thinly, cover with 0.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15°C. Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. When large enough transplant 5cm apart in trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 25cm apart in flowering position. Flowers June to October

Broad spikes of delicately veined, colourful bracts contrast superbly against other plants in beds and borders. Also great as fresh or dried cut flowers.

Sow time: Mar-May
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Oct