A fabulous selection of the very best new sunflower varieties providing a wonderful mix of colours and sizes. Plant in borders or in containers for a mid-to-late summer display that will last into autumn. Highly recommended.Sow thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 21 days.When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. Alternatively, you can sow indoors in later winter/early spring for earlier flowering. Sow individually into 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-25?C (68-77?F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost.The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and the seeds make a tasty snack. Write to us to receive a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers.