Trim lightly after flowering
Replace plants after a few years as they easily become woody and untidy
Sow thinly into pots or modules using ordinary potting compost and cover only lightly. Germinate under protection
Self seeds and can be sown direct
Choose a sunny spot with well drained soil at the front of the border or path edge. Can be grown in pots or containers
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tricolour mixed is a hardy plant.The leaves can be harvested at any time but will have more aromatic oils in the warmer months
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.