Planting and Growing Instructions:
1. When to Plant:
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Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date or sow outdoors after the threat of frost has passed.
2. Indoor Seed Starting:
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Sow seeds in trays filled with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix.
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Lightly cover seeds or press into soil surface—some varieties require light for germination.
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Maintain temperature at 70–75°F (21–24°C).
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Keep soil moist but not soggy.
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Germination in 10–21 days.
3. Transplanting:
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Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors.
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Space plants 12–18 inches apart in a location with full sun.
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Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
4. Growing Conditions:
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Requires full sun (6+ hours daily).
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Water moderately; established plants are drought-tolerant.
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Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
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Avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce flowering.
5. Seasonal Care:
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Performs best in hot, dry climates but tolerates humidity.
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Can be grown as a perennial in warm zones (8–11) or as an annual in cooler zones.
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Great choice for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
