Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Music Box Seeds

Bring a burst of cheerful colour to your garden with Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Music Box Seeds that grow into striking blooms in cream, yellow and mahogany with dark centres, all on sturdy stems reaching up to 7cm tall. Enjoy the added delight of edible seed kernels for snacking and discover how companion planting with chives can help deter aphids naturally. Each packet provides around 30 seeds along with full growing and care instructions, making it easy for gardeners of any level to create a vibrant summer display from July to September. How to grow: Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Sow 12mm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes around 21 days. Sowing can also be done indoors in early spring, sow the seed individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Germination takes one to two weeks at 20C (70F). Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has gone. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart.