Claret F1 Sunflower Seeds – Deep Burgundy Blooms | Curriott Hill Nursery

🌻 Claret F1 Sunflower Seeds – 20 Seeds Per Pack

Add drama and depth to your garden with the rich, velvety tones of Claret F1 Sunflowers. Unlike typical golden blooms, these elegant annuals boast stunning deep burgundy petals that shimmer in the sunlight. With strong stems and uniform height, Claret F1 is ideal for borders, cut flowers, and striking floral arrangements.

A showstopper for pollinators and garden lovers alike — this sunflower is summer in its most stylish form.

✨ Why Grow Claret F1 Sunflowers?

• 🌺 Unique deep red blooms for bold colour impact

• 🐝 Loved by bees and beneficial insects

• ✂️ Perfect for cutting – long stems and vase-worthy heads

• 📏 Grows to approx. 1.5–1.8 metres tall

• 🌿 Adds elegance to borders, beds, and wildflower-style planting

🌱 Sowing & Growing Instructions

🗓️ When to Sow:

• Indoors: March – April

• Outdoors: April – June (after frost risk has passed)

📦 How to Sow Indoors:

1. Fill small pots with moist seed compost.

2. Sow 1 seed per pot, 1.5cm deep.

3. Place in a warm, bright location (15–20°C).

4. Germination takes 7–14 days.

5. Harden off and transplant outdoors when seedlings are 10–15cm tall.

🌿 Direct Sowing Outdoors:

1. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil.

2. Sow seeds 1.5cm deep, spaced 30–45cm apart.

3. Water well and thin if overcrowded.

🌻 Care Tips:

• Stake tall plants if exposed to wind.

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.

• Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.

• Cut for vases when flower heads are half-open for longest vase life.

🎁 What You’ll Receive

• A hand-packed envelope of Claret F1 sunflower seeds

• Approx. 20 seeds per pack

• Full sowing instructions included

• Grown with care at Curriott Hill Nursery 🌱

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