Description
This dwarf compact Sunflower produces an early bloom of 4 to 5 golden yellow flower heads per plant. They are perfect for growing either in pots or in border where they will make a fantastic colourful display, growing between 30cm to 50cm (12in to 20in) tall.
Big Smile Sunflower attracts bees and butterflies and is included on the RHS Perfect for Pollinators list.
| When to sow | February to May (February to March inside and April to May outside) |
| Where to Sow | Sunflowers need full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day - the more the better if you are trying to grow them to their maximum potential) and are best sown direct where they are to flower. |
| For earlier blooms sow indoors in pots, 1.5cm (3/4in) deep and keep at 13 to 18°C (55 to 65°F) until after germination. | |
| Sow outdoors direct, either in pots or in a flower bed, 1.5cm (3/4in) deep and 30cm (12in) apart. | |
| What to do Next | When the risk of frost has passed, transplant seedlings sown indoors to final flowering position after hardening off for 7 to 10 days. |
| Protect young plants from slugs with a cloche. | |
| Water the plants regularly especially during dry periods. | |
| Flowering period | July to September |
| Companion Planting | Good companion plant for peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes. |
| Uses | Grow in a border or pot. Good for cut flowers. Attracts Bees and Butterflies. |
| Height | 50cm (20in) |
| Spread | 30cm (12in) |
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