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Plant details
This is a lovely summer-flowering annual which has grey-green leaves and large magenta flowers. It is easy to grow and best suited for growing as a border filler. It can be sown in situ in early spring or in pots in autumn before planting out the following spring.
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Agrostemma
Species: githago
Plant type: Hardy annual
Flower colour: Magenta
Foliage colour: Grey
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 70cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: September to May
Flowering period: June to August
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