- Tall stemmed
- Bicolour sunflower!
- Perfect for bringing height to the back of sheltered borders
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Helios Flame
- Number of Seeds: 20
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 180cm (70.9in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 50cm (19.7in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual
- Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower Garden
- Position In: Full Sun
- Sowing Months: February-June
- Flowering Months: July to September
- Sowing Instructions: Sow thinly, 12mm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 10-21 days.
- Growing Information: When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart Alternatively, you can sow indoors in late winter/early spring for earlier flowering. Sow individually into 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-30C (68-86F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost.