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Tender / perennial /fragrant plant / H. up to 90cm/ seeds need 20-30 days for germination/ sunny position / well drained sandy soil / blossom colour crimson, pink or white / flowering time 7, 8
The flowers are intensely scented, the blossoms open in the afternoon and stay open over night. Good pot plant. In colder areas, the tubers can be lifted and stored over winter like dahlias.