Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Claret Seeds

Add a burst of rich colour to summer borders with the striking burgundy to chocolate-brown blooms of sunflower 'Claret' F1 Hybrid, offering a marvellous metallic sheen that stands out in any garden. Growing up to an impressive one hundred and eighty centimetres tall, these sunflowers are perfect for creating dramatic displays and even offer edible seed kernels for a tasty snack. Each packet contains approximately twenty seeds and comes with full growing and care instructions, so you'll find it easy to bring a touch of opulence to your outdoor space. How to grow: Sow March to May thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart 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. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. Companion planting: try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids. Supplied as packet containing 20 seeds.