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Edible Flowers : Helianthus annuus Velvet Queen
  • 1 packet (18 seeds)
  • Despatch: Within 14 Days
  • Price: £2.29
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Edible Flowers : Helianthus annuus Velvet Queen

Hardy Annual

  • Flowers in : Summer
  • Germination : Easy
  • Aftercare : Easy
  • Ideal for : Bedding, Borders, Children, Cut Flowers
  • Special Features : Edible Flowers
  • Height : 5 feet

Description

Unique colour, deep velvet red to copper, medium sized flowers.

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

Sowing Instructions

Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Sow 12mm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes around 21 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most soils. Sowing can also be done indoors in early spring, sow the seed individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Germination takes 1-2 weeks at 20C (70F). Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has gone.