Lovely, sturdy small annual shrub with attractive long-stemmed soft blue to mauve flowers in pin-cushion shaped clusters up to 7cm (3″) across, in spring and summer amongst the pale green 10cm (4″) leaves.

Grows to 1m (3′) and 0.5 m (18″) across. Provides an excellent colourful display in a garden, in pots or as long-lasting cut flowers. Easily grown from seed sown in autumn or winter and requires little attention. Has been widely grown outside Australia.

Smoke is recommended for the best germination results of this wildflower species. We recommend the use of Wildflower Seed Starter granules when planting these seeds.