- Possibly the smallest and quickest flowering sunflower
- Fun for children to grow
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Choco Sun
- Number of Seeds: 10
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 35cm (13.8in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 35cm (13.8in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual
- Ideal For: Patio, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens
- Position In: Full Sun
- Sowing Months: February-May
- Flowering Months: June to August
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds March to May. Sow seeds thinly, 12mm deep in drills 45cm (18in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth or direct into small containers. Germination takes around 21 days. When large enough to handle, thin to 45cm (18in) apart.
For earlier flowering: Sow indoors, individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-25C (68-77F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost into borders or containers. - Prefers A Well Drained Soil In Full Sun.