Sunflower Claret F1 – Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds RHS Mr. Fothergill’s

Helianthus annuus

• 180cm Height/60cm spread
• Hardy Annual 
• Sow March to May
• Flowers June to October
• Multiple Blooms on tall plants
• Ideal for cut flowers

Stunning wine-red blooms on branching, multi-headed plants. Easy to grow and sensational at the back of a sunny, mixed border. Pollen free so ideal for cut flowers.
Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.
Part of the seed range produced by Mr. Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS.

Approx. 40 Seeds

The RHS Award of Garden Merit is a mark of quality, awarded to garden plants with excellent garden performance. Each award is given only after a trial at an RHS Garden and judge by a team of experts.

The extensive flower seed range creates beautiful garden displays with excellent performance. Additionally they have been awarded RHS’s perfect for pollinators, as the best source of food for pollinating insects.

Under glass, start them off in late winter by planting the seeds up to 5cm deep in deep pots or root trainers filled with good seed compost. When large enough to handle, plant outside in spring after gradually hardening off.

Alternatively, sow directly into a well-prepared seed bed in spring and thin to 30cm as they grow. If sowing outside, temporarily cover the bed with a net to protect the seeds from birds, and keep an eye out for slugs and snails when the seedlings emerge.

Tips: If pests are a problem, start indoors. Seeds harvested from grown plants, can be used as snacks and in baking. Seeds in this packet are not for consumption.