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Transplant seedlings to 30cm apart in a sunny position with well-drained soil. 'Tetra' is a reliable performer across most NZ regions and will often self-seed gently around the garden. Deadhead or cut regularly to encourage continued flowering throughout the season — it responds very well to cutting and will reward you with a continuous supply of stems. 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