- An easy to grow and stunning mix of majestic, multi-coloured sunflowers
- Easy and quick to grow coloured sunflower.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Sunflower Sunburst Mixed Seeds
- Sow: March to May
- Flowering: June to September
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors 1.5cm (1/2") deep, individually in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or greenhouse. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 45cm (18") apart.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors where they are to flower, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Sow two seeds together every 45cm (18"). Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Remove the weaker plant, which can be transplanted if desired. Water well until young plants are established.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Leave the dead flower heads to attract and help feed the wild birds in the autumn. Easy to grow but if garden pests are a problem start seeds indoors.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 180cm+
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 60cm
- Flower Colour: Mixed
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 50 Seeds
