Helianthus annuus Harlequin F1 Hybrid

Hardy Annual
T&M Exclusive

• Flowers in : Mid/Late Summer to Autumn
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Children, Cut Flowers
• Special Features : Edible Flowers
• Height : 5 feet

Description

An exclusive bicoloured blend of richly coloured sunflowers including a very unusual rose pink shade. Long flowering, multi-headed stems of 15cm (6in) diameter, pollen-free blooms. A welcome addition to borders or as a cut flower. Height 120-150cm (4-5 feet).

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to May thinly 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 10-21 days.

Alternatively/ you can sow indoors in late winter/early springforearlierflowering.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.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. Alternatively/ you can sow indoors in late winter/early springforearlierflowering.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.

Aftercare

Prefers a well drained soil in full sun.

Kitchen Notes

The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and the seeds make a tasty snack. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.