Sunflower Seeds - Giraffe

Sunflower Seeds - Giraffe

British bred by Victoria Wakefield. Perfect for the UK climate and a must for competitions! Possibly the tallest sunflower ever bred! Height 4.5m (15'). HA - Hardy annual. Easy to grow and a real favourite with children. Flowers like very large daisies with brightly coloured petals. Pollen-free varieties are ideal for hayfever sufferers and for cutting. Use petals and seeds in salads and cakes.

A true giant. With a name like 'Giraffe' we expected these to be tall, but weren't prepared for just how tall! Initially they were level with the other giants, but then put on a spurt and climbed another metre to tower over their competitors. Each of the huge plants carried a single dinner-plate-sized flower that lasted for a few weeks but seemed a bit inconspicuous when they were so far away. Try them next year, and you'll impress the neighbourhood.'

• Average Packet Content 15 Seeds

• British bred by Victoria Wakefield

• Specially bred for UK climate

Sowing Information

Sow the seed thinly direct into finely raked, moist, warm, weed free soil where plants are to flower, 13mm (1?2") deep (Germination 7-21 days). As the seedlings grow thin in stages to achieve a final spacing of 30cm-45cm (12-18"). For early blooms sow indoors in April, carefully acclimatise plants to outside conditions and plant out mid-late May. Grow in a well manured soil in a sunny position and keep moist. Alternatively, you can grow on the patio in 20cm pots.