Sunflower Helianthus annuus Carmel F1

Perfect single-stem cut flower for the garden, producing 1.5m (5ft) tall plants with glorious sunshine-yellow petals and a dark centre on a 15cm (6in) head. Pollen free, so no mess under your vase. A professional growers’ variety which is ideal for cutting or admiring in the garden.

Sow the seed thinly 13mm (½in) deep direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed-free soil where the plants are to flower. Germination usually takes 7-14 days.

As the seedlings develop, thin them out gradually to achieve a final spacing of 30cm (12in). For early flowering sow in trays indoors in March-April, transfer into 9cm pots, grow on then acclimatise before planting outside where the plants are to flower, once the risk of frosts has passed. Check our website for a wide range of recipes for edible flowers.

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