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Sunflower Seeds - Description
- Pack of Sunflower Seeds
- Variety: Alchemy
- Size of Pack: approx. 40 Seeds
- Flower colour: Golden yellow leaves with a brown/black centre
- A hardy annual
- Flowers the same year as sown
- Masses of vibrant blooms and contrasting ‘silver’ foliage
- Multi-branching plants give masses of blooms in borders
- Quality seeds from Mr Fothergills
Sunflower Seeds - Sowing Tips
- Sow:
- Indoors: March to May
- Outdoors: March to May
- Water well
- For best results place in cold frame or cool greenhouse
- Sow two seeds together
- Flowers: June to Sept
- Seedlings usually appear in 2-3 weeks
- Remove the weaker plants
- Plant out: Avoiding frosts (May to June), 45cm apart
- Feed before flowering begins for giant growth
- Grow in full sun
- See images or 'How to Grow' tab for full growing instructions
Sunflower Seeds- Uses
- Produces impressive, towering plants with huge flower heads
- Ideal for creating dramatic backdrops in borders or along fences
- Perfect for children’s gardening projects and height competitions
- Provides nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds
- Makes a bold statement feature in summer gardens
Sunflower Seeds - Advantages
- Low cost seed for spectacular garden impact
- High quality, carefully selected and tested seed
- Fast-growing plants that can reach exceptional heights
- Large flower heads with strong, sturdy stems
- Excellent for wildlife-friendly gardens
- Easy to grow in sunny, sheltered positions
- Great educational plant for beginner gardeners
- Clear, easy-to-follow growing instructions
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