Busy Lizzie : Tutu Red Bicolour F1 Hybrid

Half Hardy Annual

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Baskets, Bedding, Containers
• Height : 12 inches

Description

Early flowering, attractive bright red double and semi-double flowers highlighted with striking patches of brilliant white. Scrumptious in borders or containers. Avoid over-watering to encourage doubleness of flowers.

Height: 25-30cm (10-12 inches).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Click here for information on busy lizzie problems from the Royal Horticultural Society and our recommended alternative varieties

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to March in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 10-21 days. When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart or plant into baskets and containers of good multi-purpose compost.

Aftercare

For best results, provide a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.