Give me a sunny spot, that’s what I love. My flowers grow even better and brighter when bathing in sunlight! Be careful that the bright afternoon sun does not damage my flowers or leaves. Would you like to have me in a pot? That is possible. In the open ground? That is also possible! Nice and versatile, right?

No no no, definitely not! I hate the cold and am not winter hardy. Did you plant me in a pot? Then bring me inside in the garage when it gets colder than 10 degrees Celsius. Then I can hibernate inside and you can enjoy my flowers for another year next year! Do not put me back outside until the weather is nice and warm and it is no longer freezing, which is usually from April onwards.

I can be a very thirsty plant. In fact, I like a lot of water during the flowering season, which runs from April to September. When planted in a pot, I need more water than when I am planted in open ground. Also, if I am planted in a pot, it is very important to have a pot with holes at the bottom of the pot to prevent root rot. Outside of the flowering season, you can give me a little less water.

I am an exuberant bloomer, and this exuberant bloomer therefore needs fertilizer every week! Be sure to give me the recommended amount listed on the package, and only do so during the flowering season. Outside of the flowering season, I don't bloom and therefore don't need fertilizer.

A new pot is what I need every year. Make sure to plant me in a pot that is at least 20% larger than the previous one. That way I can continue to grow nicely. Make sure to repot me in spring, when I am at my strongest. And while you're at it, give me some new, humus-rich potting soil as well, so I can grow on for a while!

It is very important to remove my spent flowers with stems. This will allow my new, other flowers to continue to grow. You can also prune away my dead plant parts in spring.

I am an unscented flower. So if you can't stand the strong smell of some flowers and plants, I am your best friend!

No, I am not edible.