At a Glance
- Variety:Sunflower
Attracts birds.
Great for cutting.
Strong growing plants.
Sowing Time
Indoors: March – April
Outdoors: April – May
Sowing Indoors
Sow individually in small pots of moist seed compost lightly covering the seeds. Place in gentle warmth 15-20 degree Celsius (60-70 Fahrenheit).
Planting Out
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their flowering positions about 45cm (18in) apart from May onwards.
Sowing Outdoors
Sow seeds 2cm (1in) deep in pre-watered soil about 45cm (18in) apart in a row or in groups. Keep the soil moist until seedlings are well established. Thin out if seedlings appear to be overcrowded.
Flowering Time
July – October
