Sunflower Henry Wilde
Sunflower ‘Henry Wilde’ is a multi-branching variety that grows up to 6ft tall with vibrant yellow petals and a contrasting dark centre. This variety is popular with pollinators, especially bees and once the plant has flowered, the heads can be left for birds to eat the seeds.
Cultivation advice Sunflower Henry Wilde
 Sow Indoors: March-April
Days To Germination: 7-14 days
Optimum Soil Temperature: 22-25 °C
Planting Depth: 20mm
Plant Height: 200cm
Plant Spacing: 60-90cm
Light: Full Sun
- Seeds can be started indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost. Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 20mm. Can be sown as late as 100 days before last frost.
- When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to individual pots. Replant thinned plants.
- Protect from Snails / Slugs whilst young.
- Steadily harden off before planting out after all danger of frost has passed.
- May require staking / support in exposed positions.
