RHS Garden Explorers : Poached Eggs

Hardy Annual

• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Children

Description

I am a bright little plant that looks just like fried egg. I am easy to grow and will produce hundreds of flowers all through the summer. Height: 15cm.

Why Not ... draw this pretty flower and see if you can name the different parts? Petal, Sepal, Anther and Stigma. The Garden Explorers website will help you.

Sowing Instructions

Sow me outside in April and May. Choose where you want me to grow. I would like a nice sunny, well-drained spot. Rake the ground so it is nice and fine and remove any big stones. Make a small trench about 3mm deep. Sprinkle me along the trench and then cover me with soil. Water regularly. You will see me growing after about 21 days.

Growing Instructions

You will need to thin me out so there is 15cm between each plant.