Garden care: Stake with canes or brushwood as it becomes necessary.
Deadhead and feed regularly to prolong flowering. Provide a
high-nitrogen liquid feed each week in June, then a high-potash
fertiliser each week from July to September. Once the first frosts have
blackened the foliage, carefully lift and clean the tubers and allow
them to dry naturally indoors. Place the dry tubers in a shallow tray,
just covered with slightly moist potting compost, sand or vermiculite.
Store in a frost-free place, checking frequently over the winter
months. In warmer areas, tubers may be left to overwinter in the
ground, although they may suffer from slug damage, particularly in
heavy clay soils.
