Sunflower 'Claret F1' Seeds
£2.65
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A striking twist on the classic sunflower, Claret F1 produces rich, wine‑red blooms with a subtle metallic sheen that catches the light, a dramatic sight towering above mixed beds and borders. These hardy annuals make a bold statement and are perfect for cut flowers or late‑summer colour.
Dimensions
- Approx. 20 seeds
- Eventual height: 2m
Features
notes
A striking twist on the classic sunflower, Claret F1 produces rich, wine‑red blooms with a subtle metallic sheen that catches the light, a dramatic sight towering above mixed beds and borders. These hardy annuals make a bold statement and are perfect for cut flowers or late‑summer colour.
Insights
Kings Seeds, together with Suffolk Herbs, has been supplying British gardeners with carefully selected seeds for over a century. From heritage favourites to modern hybrids, their varieties are chosen for reliability, quality, and strong garden performance, whether you’re sowing a border, kitchen garden or wild patch.
Details
- Sow: April – May
- Flowers: July – September
- Hardy annual
Planting
- Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil
- Aspect: Full sun
- Direct outdoors: Sow thinly in drills about 45 cm (18″) apart into a fine, prepared seedbed.
- Indoors: For earlier blooms, sow individually in pots under cover at ~20–25 °C, then harden off before planting out after all risk of frost has passed.
- Thinning: When seedlings are established, thin to approximately 45 cm (18″) between plants.
Care
Sunflowers thrive in warmth and sunlight. Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Support tall plants in exposed sites to protect against strong winds. Regular deadheading isn’t essential for continued display, as Claret F1 often flowers continuously once established.
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