Sunflower Mahogany

A compact, multi-headed variety. Beautiful blooms on free-flowering, bushy plants. The ideal variety for small beds and large containers

How to Sow and Grow

• Sow Between: March to May
• Flowering Months: June to September
• Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors 1.5cm (1/2″) deep, individually in small pots of compost.
• Water well and place in a cold frame or greenhouse.
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 45cm (18″) apart.
• Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors where they are to flower, 1.5cm (1/2″) deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered.
• Sow two seeds together every 45cm (18″).
• Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days.
• Remove the weaker plant, which can be transplanted if desired.
• Water well until young plants are established.
• Soil Type: Well drained soil
• Sun Level: Full sun
• Hints & Tips: Leave the dead flower heads to attract and help feed the wild birds in the autumn. Easy to grow but if garden pests are a problem start seeds indoors.