Helianthus ‘Music Box Mixed’ is a charming compact sunflower with a branching habit that can produce around eight blooms per plant. Each flower features the classic dark centre, while the petals show off a delightful mix of cream, yellow, and mahogany-red. Perfect as a cheerful divider in your vegetable garden or a splash of colour in borders.
🌸 Flowering: July to September
📏 Height: to 70cm
🌿Annual
SOW: start indoors in February or March in individual pots or modules, about 1cm deep, at around 20°C. Germination takes 1–2 weeks. In milder areas, you can also sow outdoors in April, either in pots or direct where they’re to flower.
GROW: harden off and plant out once frosts have passed, spacing them 40–50cm apart. Keep well watered and choose a sunny, open spot. Stake tall varieties, especially if you're using them as a screen or windbreak.
ENJOY: a compact beauty that offers multiple blooms per plant, great for cutting or brightening up your garden with its rich, varied colours.
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