Vibrant, stunning sunflowers of deep red petals surrounding dark centres & held aloft on the tall stems that reach to 150cm. Bold, dramatic and lots of other wonderful words spring to mind as I write: they are wonderful in the garden and last really well in a vase if you can bring yourself to cut them!
Sunflowers are an easy annual to grow. Sow the seeds indoors in February or March in individual pots or modules, about 1cm deep. They need about 20°C warmth. Germination takes 1-2 weeks. They can be sown later in April in pots or in situ (where they are to grow & flower) in a milder area.
