A gorgeous mix of yellow, red and rust coloured multi-headed sunflowers.
Height: 1m / 3 foot at full growth. Days to germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Indoors in pots before last frost. Outdoors from late April – May. Be careful to not disturb the roots too much if/when transplanting.
Light preference: Full sun preferably against a short wall or fence so they don’t cast shadow on other plants in your garden. Also suitable for pots.
Soil requirements: Light, well-drained soil of low to moderate fertility.
Spacing: 8”- 12”
Harvest: Flowers in late June for vases or gifts.
Wildlife Benefits: Bumble bees, solitary bees and honey bees love the abundant pollen and nectar of these flowers. Leave the best flower heads to save seed from in autumn and leave some for the birds to feast on in Autumn.
Tall Sunflower Mix
Each seed packet is hand painted. Inside is a planting guide on recommended months to sow the seeds, transplant them out and then when they should be ready to harvest. I have added the wildlife benefits for growing sunflowers. The artwork can be cut out and sent as a postcard.
The packet is made from 100% post consumer manila card waste.