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Sunflower Astra Rose with peach shaggy petals
Wild, romantic, and beautifully textured — this is the sunflower that florists fall for on sight. Its softly scruffed petals and naturally tousled shape give every stem a relaxed, garden-grown elegance you simply can’t fake. The blooms open around a dark, velvety centre framed by a halo of fine, ruffled inner petals, creating incredible depth and movement.

When to Sow: Mar-Jun

HOW TO SOW SUNFLOWERS: 
Sow indoors  - Sow into pots of moist compost 1.5cm deep. Keep moist to aid germination and protect from frost, harden off after risk of frost has passed.
Sow Direct - From April onwards where they are to flower. Rake soil to a fine tilth, thin and re plant 30cm apart. Shelter from wind if possible by planting next to a wall or fence.
 
  • Classification: Annual
  • Expert Level:  Easy to Grow
  • Germination Time: 2-3 Wks 
 
  • Flowering Time:  Jul- Sep
  • Site: Full Sun
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: Alkaline/Neutral
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Keep well watered and support with a cane.
  • Use: Garden borders, Cut flower, Seeds are edible
  • Harvest: Cut soon as the first petals on a bloom start to lift off the central disk.
 
  • Days to Maturity:  55-65 Days
  • Vase Life: 7-10 Days
  • Height: 100cm - 220cm
  • Plant Spacing:  30cm

Helianthus (Sunflower) "Astra Rose"

£2.45Price
Quantity

  • 20 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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