- Pollen-free sunflower
- Makes an impressive container plant
- Distinctive gold and bronze sunflowers
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Solar Flash F1 Hybrid
- Number of Seeds: 10
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 50cm (19.7in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 35cm (13.8in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual
- Ideal For: Patio, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Garden
- Position In: Full Sun
- Sowing Months: February-June
- Flowering Months: July to September
- Sowing Instructions: Sow thinly, 2mm 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 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. For early flowering, sow indoors, individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-25C. When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost into borders or containers.