Thompson & Morgan Antirrhinum Double Madame Butterfly Mixed F1 Hybrid 1 Packet (60 Seeds)

Beautiful for the back of a sunny border with double, azalea shaped blooms. A flower in an entirely new form. Its large completely double, azalea-shaped blooms provide a riot of colour and its reliability and impressiveness are borne out by rare award of an All-America and All-Britain Selections Bronze Medal. Ideal for borders, bedding and superb cut flowers. Flowers summer. Height: 69-90cm (24-36in) Culinary note: These pretty flowers can be used as garnishes or dressings but can have a bland or sometimes bitter taste. Sow January to March. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-