Most of us will grow this plant as an annual outdoors in good sunshine; however, it can be overwintered indoors near a bright window that lets in lots of light. This plant is self-cleaning, so there is really no need for deadheading spent blooms or trimming to maintain its shape. It likes moist/fairly wet soil.

With ruffled red petals and visible purple centers that draw in pollinators, the blooms on this pretty plant show up beautifully in baskets, containers, and front-of-the-garden displays. The flowers appear in clusters and bloom continuously, all summer, on attractive green foliage. This is a plant that will add color to any spot that needs it.