Something from this year’s Gardening Trials for today’s cheerful flower.

I grew a red version of this last year and Chiltern Seeds sent me this rather beautiful variety in shades of purple to try. Another winner!
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Oh, this is gorgeous. I usually sow the ‘Sweeties’ but forgot this year so I was pleased to see some fuchsia pink ones appear in a pot. Must get seeds next year.
It’s only the second year I’ve grown them. Will have to look up ‘Sweeties’.