Thompson & Morgan Sunflower Little Dorrit F1 Hybrid 1 Packet (20 Seeds) from B&Q

Thompson & Morgan

A small sunflower with a big impact! ‘Little Dorrit’ produces large, rich yellow heads with deep chocolate-coloured centres above an imposing pyramid of huge foliage. A lovely little variety for the border, where its big blooms will delight you. Easy to grow, this variety is ideal for children to raise from seed. Culinary note: some parts of these flowers are edible. Try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack. Companion planting: try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.Sow March to May. Sow thinly, 12mm (0.5in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 21 days. Alternatively, you can sow indoors in late winter/early spring for earlier flowering. Sow individually into 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-30C (68-86F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 45-60cm (18-24in) apart to ensure large leaves.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 120cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 45cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x packet Sunflower 'Little Dorrit' F1 Hybrid (approx. 20 seeds)Flowering period: July to SeptemberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).