Sunflower Velvet Queen
Shades of red to dark claret, with a chocolate centre. An impressive backdrop to borders and as a screen or cut flower.
Sunflowers are very easy to grow, they come in all sizes for borders, beds, pots and containers, adding warmth and vibrancy to any outdoor living space – large or small. They look dramatic combined with other easy annuals such as Cosmos, Coreopsis or Cornflower. Sunflowers are long-lasting whether used in the garden or as cut flowers, and attract a wealth of beneficial insects. Their spent heads can also be left to feed birds throughout winter.
How to Sow and Grow
- Sow outdoors, March-May, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (½”) deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained 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.
- Or sow indoors, March-May, 1.5cm (½”) 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, May-June, 45cm (18″) apart.
- Flowers: June to September.
£2.79
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