I like a little sunshine, but am at my happiest in a place where I can enjoy the shade for part of the day. The best place to put me is in a spot where I don't get the bright afternoon sun on my leaves, but where I can get some sun rays in the morning or evening. Also put me in a sheltered spot, so I am protected from the wind. You can put me in the open ground, but I will do fine in a pot as well!

No, unfortunately I am not winter hardy. Still don’t want to say goodbye to my beautiful flowers? Understandable! In this case, bring me inside in the garage to hibernate as soon as the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius. Do not take me back outside until the temperatures rise and it is no longer freezing outside. Usually this is from April onwards.

It is important to keep my soil moist during the flowering season, which runs from April to September, so water me regularly. Especially if I am planted in a pot, as I will use more water then. It is also very important, if I am planted in a pot, to have a pot with holes at the bottom so that the water can drain away. Outside of the flowering season, I need less water.

To see me bloom profusely (believe me, you want that!) I need fertilizer twice a month. When doing this, make sure you stick to the recommended amount listed on the package. Give me plant food only during the flowering season, which runs from April to September.

If you planted me in a pot, I would really like it if you gave me a new pot every year. Make sure it is at least 20% larger than the previous one, and give me new, humus-rich potting soil. This way I can continue to grow! Please repot me in spring, as I will be the strongest during this time.

Since I grow so many flowers, it is best to remove my spent flowers. That way there is room for new flowers to grow and shine. In the spring, you can also prune me back to keep my shape.

My flowers look just like ballerinas! So when there is a light breeze, you will see my flowers dancing like ballerinas. So beautiful!

No, I am not edible.