Sunflower Titan – Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds
Helianthus annuus
- Annual
- Large flowers. Sure to impress!
- Giant heads can reach 24″
- Attracts bees and butterflies
Impress the neighbours and break records! Tall, vigorous and sturdy stems with stunning heads that can reach up to 2ft across!
Approx. 20 seeds
Sow outdoors, March-May, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (½”) deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Sow two seeds together every 45cm (18″). Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Remove the weaker plant, which can be transplanted if desired. Water well until young plants are established.
Sow indoors, March-May, 1.5cm (½”) deep, individually in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame or greenhouse. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out, May-June, 45cm (18″) apart. Flowers: June to September.
Leave the dead flower heads to attract and help feed wild birds in autumn. Easy to grow, but if garden pests are a problem, start seeds indoors.
Sunflower blooms always face the rising sun, so plan wisely to be able to enjoy the flowers all day.
