A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Empire Blue is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.
Growing Empire Blue from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Empire Blue about 56 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Empire Blue
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Empire Blue is a hardy plant.