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Sunflower Russian Giant 1 Seed Packet (60 Seeds)
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The classic and well loved Sunflower 'Russian Giant' seeds are a fantastic choice to grow in your garden for all the family and children to enjoy sowing and growing! These magnificently butter yellow large blooms can reach up to 30cm (12in) in diameter, with a thick and sturdy stems up to 10ft in height! Position In: Full Sun Height Up To 300cm (118.1in) Spread Up To 60cm (23.6in) Supplied as 1 packet of seeds Sow me indoors from February to April. Fill some 7.5cm pots almost to the rim with some moist seed compost. Push 3 seeds into the centre of each pot and cover with the compost. Place in a warm place in a light position. Keep the pots well watered until my seedlings appear - about 7 days. Move the plants to a bright windowsill, water regularly until I am well grown.Sow me outdoors from May to early June Choose where you want me to grow. Rake the ground so it is nice and fine and remove any big stones. Sow me 20mm deep and 40cm apart. Make sure the rows are 45-60cm apart. Measure how tall your sunflowers grow and how big the flower head is. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.
- Borders in Sunny areas
- Moist, fertile & well drained Average garden soil
- Plant in Spring, Flowering period Summer
Features and benefits
- Perfect flower for bee gardens and wildlife areas – Adored by the pollinating insects and birds!
- The classic and well loved Sunflower 'Russian Giant'
- Afantastic choice to grow in your garden for all the family and children to enjoy sowing and growing!
- Magnificent butter-yellow large blooms can reach up to 30cm (12in) in diameter
- Thick and sturdy stems reach up to 10ft in height!
- Grow in full sun
Specifications
Average per pack | 60 |
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Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
Colour group | Yellow |
Eventual growth height | 3000mm |
Eventual growth spread | 600mm |
Flower colour | Yellow |
Flowering period | Summer |
Scented | Unscented |
Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
Instructions for storage | Store in a cool dry place out of direct heat |
Latin name | Helianthus annuus |
Planting period | Spring |
Rate of growth | Average |
Variety | Sunflower |
Edible | Inedible |
Product code | 5057554117680 |