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Sunflower seeds : Solar Eclipse F1 Hybrid
"Sunflower"

The central brown disc of Solar Eclipse is flanked by a ring of pure yellow petals with a rich red flaming, this gives a spectacular ring of fire to the bloom. Ideal for height and stature in the border, and makes a fine cut flower. Easy to grow; ideal for children.

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Sunflower seeds : Solar Eclipse F1 Hybrid

7217 - 1 packet (25 seeds)

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SUN/SHADE: full sun

FLOWERING PERIOD: Summer

SOIL TYPE: well drained

IDEAL FOR: bedding,border,children,cut flower

SOWING TIME: March to May outdoors or indoors late winter/early spring.

SOWING DEPTH: 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

SOWING: Sow thinly in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 21 days. Alternatively, you can sow indoors in late winter/early spring for earlier flowering. 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.

AFTERCARE: Prefers a well drained soil in full sun.