Riviera blue

Riviera blue – a popular annual with a compact upright bush up to 50–60 cm tall. Large flowers up to 8–10 cm in diameter are saturated blue and form dense double inflorescences, giving the plant a bright decorative effect.

Flowering begins in mid-August and continues until frost. Seeds are sown in March–April in a greenhouse or cold frame, after which seedlings can be grown or planted directly in the ground in April–May. At 18–21 °C, seedlings appear in 6–15 days.

Riviera prefers well-lit areas and fertile soil with good drainage. Due to its compactness and bright color, the plant is often used in group plantings, for cut flowers, and in decorative flower beds, where it attracts attention with its saturated shade and frost resistance.