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An exclusive bicoloured blend of richly coloured sunflowers including a very unusual rose pink shade. Long flowering, multi-headed stems of 15cm (6in) diameter, pollen-free blooms. A welcome addition to borders or as a cut flower. Height 120-150cm (4-5 feet).
| Sowing time: | March to May. |
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| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sow thinly in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 10-21 days.
Alternatively/ you can sow indoors in late winter/early springforearlierflowering.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.
When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. Alternatively/ you can sow indoors in late winter/early springforearlierflowering.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.
Prefers a well drained soil in full sun.
The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and the seeds make a tasty snack. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.