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$1.79The Story
A stunning dwarf selection of the ever popular Empress of India. Compact bushy plants have attractive small dark foliage and a mass of deep red flowers that sit neatly above the bronze foliage. Easy to grow, and will create a free-flowering summer display in borders or containers. Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can used like capers – delicious combined with cream cheese or butter in canapés.
Height Up To 25cm (9.8in)
Spread Up To 35cm (13.8in)
Hardiness & Longevity: Half-Hardy Annual
Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Garden, Cottage Gardens, Exotic Garden
Position In: Full Sun
Sowing Months: March to May
Flowering Months: June to September
Description
A stunning dwarf selection of the ever popular Empress of India. Compact bushy plants have attractive small dark foliage and a mass of deep red flowers that sit neatly above the bronze foliage. Easy to grow, and will create a free-flowering summer display in borders or containers. Culinary note: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripened seeds can used like capers – delicious combined with cream cheese or butter in canapés.
Height Up To 25cm (9.8in)
Spread Up To 35cm (13.8in)
Hardiness & Longevity: Half-Hardy Annual
Ideal For: Patio, Kitchen Garden, Cottage Gardens, Exotic Garden
Position In: Full Sun
Sowing Months: March to May
Flowering Months: June to September
