Sunflower Ms Mars

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Naturally dwarf plants with dark foliage and dark purple buds on multi-headed stems. Merlot-coloured ray petal transitioning to pretty pink shades. Ideal towards the front of a border and can make an interesting cut flower.
Hardy annual, Height 50-60cm (20-24")
WHERE TO SOW Sow seed thinly in drills 45cm (18") apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually in 15-21 days. WHAT TO DO NEXT When large enough to handle, thin to 45cm
(18") apart.
FOR EARLIER SOWINGS Sow indoors, individually in 7.5cm (3") pots at 20-25°C. When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost has passed in well-drained soil in full sun.
HANDY TIP Plant towards the front of borders or into containers creating interest.

POT SIZE/QUANTITY

20 seeds approx

Sow

April to May

Pot Sizes

Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);

Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 7 to 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre

The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.

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Delivery Info

Minimum order value £10

Region	Order Value	Carriage Charge	Carrier Service	Estimated Delivery from placing your order

UK (excluding N. Ireland)	Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots)	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
UK Mainland	Orders over 2 kg	£7.50	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 17 days
Seeds & Cuttings only	All orders	£2	Royal Mail 1st Class	Within 1 week
Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10	Orders over £35	FREE	Our vehicles	Within 1 week
Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ)	All orders	FREE		1-3 days (we will contact you)
Scottish Highlands & Isle of Wight	Orders over 2 kg	£6	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days
Scottish Offshore Islands	Orders over 2 kg	£7.5	Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked)	Up to 18 days

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