Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Solar Flash F1 Hybrid Seeds

Burst you garden with colour and charm with this Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Solar Flash F1 Hybrid Seeds. Thanks to their early-flowering, dwarf and bushy habit, showing off a unique bronze 'halo' and chocolate pollen-free centre that's perfect for pots or as a striking annual hedge. You'll find they're easy to grow outdoors from April to May or indoors from March, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. With a hardy nature and compact size up to 50cm tall, they're ideal for patio displays, cottage gardens or as cheerful cut flowers, and come in a handy packet of ten seeds so you can enjoy their beauty all season long. How to grow: Direct sow Sunflower seeds outdoors where they are to grow from April to May. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills spaced 45cm (18") apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes up to 21 days. When sunflower seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12") apart. Alternatively, sow indoors in individual 7.5cm (3") pots from March to April at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F). Once germinated, grow sunflower plants on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed. Feed and water sunflower plants regularly. Stake sunflower stems with canes to prevent wind damage. Packet contains 10 seeds for easy sowing and growing.