Strikingly pink, the Johnsons Seeds Organic Lavatera is an easy to grow bushy plant. Covered with pink, dark nerved flowers which are loved by bees and butterflies. A perfect filler for mixed borders. Outdoor sowing March to May, in flowering position. Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. When large enough thin to 5cm apart. After 2-3 weeks thin to 25cm apart. Flowers June to October. Indoor sowing March to April, in trays of seed compost. Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Keep at approx. 18-20˚C. Seedlings appear 14-28 days. When large enough transplant 5cm apart. in trays. Stand outside for a few days late May (avoid frosts). Then transplant 25cm apart in flowering position. Flowers June to October. NOTE: Grown by dedicated farmers using strictly organic methods, the seeds have been approved by Organic Farmers and Growers CIC.