Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Velvet Queen 1 Packet (18 Seeds), Red

Grow your own glamourous Sunflowers in a delightfully dark red/orange shade! Reaching up to 1.5m tall, Sunflower 'Velvet Queen' boasts uniquely coloured, deep velvet red to copper blooms. The medium-sized flowers have edible seed – try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack. Companion planting: try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Sow 12mm (0.5in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes around 21 days. When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most soils. Sowing can also be done indoors in early spring, sow the seed individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Germination takes 1-2 weeks at 20C (70F). Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has gone.Product specifications:Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 150cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 50cm when fully established. Supplied as 1x packet Sunflower 'Velvet Queen' (approx. 18 seeds)Flowering period: July to SeptemberDelivered with growing and care instructionsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Grow your own glamourous Sunflowers in a delightfully dark red/orange shade! Reaching up to 1.5m tall, Sunflower 'Velvet Queen' boasts uniquely coloured, deep velvet red to copper blooms The medium-sized flowers have edible seed – try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack Supplied as 1x packet Sunflower 'Velvet Queen' (approx. 18 seeds) Supplied with T&M's very own cultural instructions on how to care for your seeds Specifications: Model Number: 24095