B&Q - Nh Sunflower Tall Timbers Easy To Grow Seeds

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Nature's Haven Sunflower Tall Timbers Seeds create a tall and imposing variety of sunflowers.Highly attractive to bees, these Golden yellow flowers with rich chocolate centres make a stunning addition to any garden border.RHS PollinatorSow: Mar to MayFlowering: Jul to OctSowing IndoorsFill a small (7–8cm) pot with seed compost, shake level and firm with the base of another pot. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individually into compost, pushing seeds to 1cm deep. Place in a propagator at 15–20°C or cover pot with cling film and leave in a warm room.Growing OnWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 10°C.Planting OutGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out when risk of frost has passed. Water well until established.Sowing OutdoorsSow seeds in pre-watered soil at a depth of 1.5cm in their flowering positions. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. Thin out as required.AftercareWater well, especially in warm weather, and feed regularly when flowering starts.Growing TipSunflower seeds are not only for wild birds. Cut and hang the mature sunflower seed head upside down in a warm, well-ventilated room. Once dry, push the seeds out of the head and store in a dry cloth bag. Eat as required.