Sunflower - Little Doritt F1 Hybrid
Little Dorrit produces a large, rich yellow head with a deep chocolate centre above an imposing pyramid of huge foliage. A rather exciting little plant for the border, which will cause intrigue, excitement and evoke comment from all. Easy to grow; ideal for children.
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.
1 packet (20 sunflower seeds)
Little Dorrit produces a large, rich yellow head with a deep chocolate centre above an imposing pyramid of huge foliage. A rather exciting little plant for the border, which will cause intrigue, excitement and evoke comment from all. Easy to grow; ideal for children.
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.
1 packet (20 sunflower seeds)
Little Dorrit produces a large, rich yellow head with a deep chocolate centre above an imposing pyramid of huge foliage. A rather exciting little plant for the border, which will cause intrigue, excitement and evoke comment from all. Easy to grow; ideal for children.
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.
1 packet (20 sunflower seeds)
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.
Prefers a well drained soil in full sun.
